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  • 30 - Grief and Loss

  • from Part IV - Caring For Your Soul
  • Marcy Cottrell Houle, Elizabeth Eckstrom, Oregon Health and Science University
  • Book:
    The Gift of Aging
    Published online:
    08 June 2023
    Print publication:
    08 June 2023, pp 211-215

  • Summary

    Death is a normal part of life. Grief is a normal part of life. Consider it a privilege to grieve—it means you have loved well. Grief will hit you in waves. It is normal for this to last for months. Chapter answers four important questions: 1. What is normal grief? 2. When should I worry about my symptoms? 3. How long will grief last? 4. How can I prepare for the loss of someone with a life-limiting illness? We can continue to feel grief even after we have completely recovered from the loss. Most importantly, don’t go through your grief alone.