What is Grief?

Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. The greater the loss, the more intense the grief will be.

You may associate grief with the death of a loved one, but sometimes what you are grieving is the loss of a relationship, of a friendship, a job, a house, or a phase of life (e.g., kids leaving home).

What can you do?

• Reach out to the people who care about you.
• Take care of your body (e.g., eat, sleep, don't use substances).
• Structure your time, especially for dates you know will be difficult in the future.
• Educate yourself about the grieving process. Learn more here.