Grief is something that we will all experience in our lives, whether we are grieving for a person we loved or a pet who was part of our family. Grief is hugely powerful in its ability to change everything about our life and how we feel, act and think, either in the short or long term.
There is no right or wrong way to experience grief; for some people it can trigger mental health problems while for others it may be their physical health that is affected, or indeed any aspect of life such as sleep patterns or ability to work. Some people may feel that they are able to come to terms with their grief quicker than others, and some people may feel that they never truly manage to come to terms with it.
Comparisons are therefore unhelpful when it comes to the individuality of the grieving process, but one thing that is universal is the need for every person who is grieving to be able to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions without judgement from others.
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