Sunday, September 23, 2012
How Long Does Grief Last?
9:33 PM | 
Posted by
Janet Boyanton |
Grief is a
very individual thing. I recently had a
widow ask me how long it took me to get over my grief. So how long does it take to stop grieving for your husband? It depends on a lot of different things. Mostly it depends on the person who is grieving.
There
is no set time to “finish” grieving. For
many of us there are events that will evoke the grief response for years after the
acute grief has passed. For me it took
several years. For you it may be
different.
So
what can you do to get through your grief?
First, be patient with yourself.
Grieving is natural and is different in different people. Second, remember there is no “normal time”
for grief to go away. Don’t be overly
concerned about people who tell you they got over their grief much faster. Third, Grief groups can be beneficial in
helping you through your grief. If you
feel you need more assistance seek out a grief counselor who can help your deal
with your loss.
Weeping
may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
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1 comments:
Hello there. I'm a fellow Texan, quilter and have lost loved ones. Grief, as you say, is an individual thing. I am in the stage of fund memories & reflection. And yes, joy!
Take care.
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