Grief is a very complex and intensely personal issue, and affects people in different ways. Losing someone close is a highly distressing experience, associated with a range of powerful emotions.  There’s no ‘usual’ way to cope – everyone will cope with loss in different ways.  People might feel that they are struggling more than they ‘should,’ but for most people this isn’t anything to be concerned about.  It doesn’t mean that they’re ‘weak’ or need to ‘hurry up and get on with things.’   It’s important to understand there’s no time limit – there’s no deadline on feeling better or recovering.   It’s important to take time to deal with grief and to remember that the impact might be felt at different times by different people.

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