The loss of a loved one can create a vacuum in our hearts. Although the last thing in our mind when we have just lost someone dear to us, is hope, yet hope forms the basis on which we envision the possibility of recovery after a devastating or tragic event. The thing is, every one of us will experience loss and grief at a given point or several occasions in our lives.
Read MoreOne thing to keep in mind while grieving is the fact that healing looks different for everyone. While some might heal faster, others might take longer to recover from the devastating effect of loss and grief. To one, healing might mean remembering our loved one and smiling again. On the other hand, it might mean feeling a sense of relief from the overwhelming emotions experienced by another.
Read MoreI remember this feeling vividly when my sister passed away. We were on the phone when the call suddenly dropped. I later found out a truck had crashed into the bus she was traveling in. She was one of two people who died at the scene. I waited for her to call me back, as she always did, but she never did. When I got the news, I felt frozen in shock, unable to process what had happened.
Read MoreLosing a loved one can be devastating and challenging. With grief come specific changes in our body that we might not fully understand or control. These changes can be emotional, cognitive, behavioral, spiritual, physical, and sometimes overwhelming and confusing. Various factors can impact the intensity and length of the grief we experience, including but not limited to our relationship with the deceased loved one, personality types, belief system, support system, etc.
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