Grief and the Grieving Process

We all grieve at one time or another in our life time  It can be over the loss of a loved one, whether it be a spouse, a child,  a dear friend, or a pet.  Grief occurs when a relationship ends even through divorce or breakup.  Anytime we lose a person we love through any means there will be a grieving process that takes place.  The five common stages of grief are:

1. Denial

2. Anger

3. Bargaining

4. Depression

5. Acceptance

Many people experience all of these stages at one time or another and they can fluctuate by week, day, or even by hour.  Some stages take longer than others.  Some of us will stay in the stage of anger possibly longer than in the stage of bargaining or depression.  We are different as far as how long the grieving process takes.  Some will grieve and be ready to move on after a few months and for others it may take a few years.  If you want some help on understanding your grief and instruction and guidance on how to get beyond your grief then we highly recommend the following two books on the subject of grief and grieving:  "How to Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies" by Therese A. Rando and "On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss" by Elisabeth Kuebler .  Both of these books have great insight and guidance that can help you during your grieving process.

Lifeline Divorce Recovery Program. A Powerful Recovery Program Before, During Or After Divorce, Separation Or Loss Of Any Long Term Love Relationship. Also Children In The Debris Of  Divorce .The Mighty Adult, and Alcoholism

Please read Letting Go of a Past Relationship and see our list of more books we recommend reading on this subject

Recover From The Grief Of Pet Loss. EBook(R) On How To Emotionally Cope With The Death Or Loss Of A Pet.