"Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows..." Isaiah 53:4
The grieving process commonly consists of different stages. People usually go through all of these stages but may do so in various ways. The grieving process looks differently for everyone.
- Shock and Denial: Unable to feel much of anything, feeling numb, weak, or overwhelmed.
- Anger: Blaming others for the loss or change; feeling irritable; thinking it's unfair
- Guilt: Blaming self for something you did or did not do prior to the loss.
- Bargaining: Trying to make a deal with God to change the situation.
- Depression: Deep sadness, disturbed sleep and eating patterns, crying, feelings of hopelessness or helplessness, loss of energy.
- Acceptance: A sense of peace that comes after working through the previous stages and a sense of hope for the future.
Grief & Loss in Adults
Sometime we will all experience grief. Click for more information.
Coping with Suicide
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Grief & Loss in Children
Children often have great difficulty understanding their grief. Click for more information on children and grief.
Stillbirth, Miscarriage, & Infant Death
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