"Grief Is About More Than Just Death"
Other grievous loss...
We
have had numerous emails from folks grieving the loss of important
things in their lives, other than a loved one. Some examples: loss of
job/identity, loss of home to tornado or fire, loss of children to
divorce, loss of health/mobility and loss of financial security.
They
have written in asking for a venue for them to vent about their own
special type of bereavement; to contact others with similar losses; and
perhaps to help other visitors by reaching out. This Other Grievous Loss page gives them
that outlet.
There is perhaps no other type of grief that is
less understood by outsiders. Our hope is this page will help promote
understanding of grief from other losses, and provide a unique type of
comfort for those in this situation.
Please read the following email from Terri, and you will perhaps better understand "Other Grievous Losses":
"I suffered the grieving process, but did not lose a person. I was shocked to learn it was possible. I just wanted to ask that you have a "vent" page for people like me. I was in a car accident that caused many broken bones, many surgeries and many months of recovery.
I was so angry, depressed and stressed that I had to go to a councilor who explained it as the grieving process because I had lost my independence, freedom and my "not me" belief. I am still in recovery and would like to know I am not the only one and maybe help someone else to understand."
Have you lost something precious in your life like Terri did? Feel free to post here about any loss in your life that has left you grieving:
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