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To Grieve or Not To Grieve – Not the Right Question
Grief is defined as “whatever you think and feel inside about the loss. Any thoughts, emotions, physical symptoms, and even unexpected behaviors you are experiencing because of the loss/death are part of your grief.” (Alan Wolfelt) Mourning is when grievers express their grief outside themselves. Mourning is grief inside out. (Alan Wolfelt) Grief is not optional because you will think and feel in the midst of the pain of loss. Mourning is another matter altogether. Let’s change the question to ” To mourn or not to mourn.” Mourning looks different for everyone Some people emote and express their feelings freely. They feel their emotions, both good and bad. It can be a healthy response but might…