Grief

Webster Dictionary Says: Deep mental anguish as from bereavement or loss, to suffer disappointment.  Grief is normal and natural. Don't let anyone take your grief away from you. You deserve it and you must have it. Grief is a major wound. It does not heal overnight. You must have time to heal. Grief differs based on who we are, whom we have lost, and how much our day-to-day life is altered by death. A normal reaction to loss, grief is unique in its impact, course and meaning to each of us. Experiencing the loss of a partner, a parent or a sibling, or a lifelong friend with whom we share history, often have special meaning to us. Grief doesn't always have to be death; it can also include loss of your job, house, car, relationship, marriage, and addiction. Grief can be debilitating for some, causing numbness, and the inability to move forward. It's okay to feel lost and sadness. "Grief is an emotional experience and no matter how hard society tries to act as if sad feelings don't exist - they do!" (Grief Recovery Model). If you're experiencing grief from the loss of someone or something, reach out and ask for help. No one should feel that they have to do this alone. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to.