Grief is identified as a reactive and multidimensional experience following the cessation of physical connection with a significant entity. The process involves adapting to a new internal and external world. It is an experience of intense psychological suffering that, over time, leads to the reconstruction of a trustworthy perception of reality, one in which the individual can continue functioning, nurturing existing and new emotional bonds. Pain, allows for the emergence of

Living after the experience of suicide is a different kind of loss, because in addition to all the suffering that accompanies a “conventional” death, the loved one who has departed… chose to leave; and that fact triggers an arduous battle against extreme, distressing emotions, accompanied by multiple questions (most of them without answers).   For those grieving such a loss, it is important to at least attempt to understand the reasons that led to such a decision. However, it

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the perinatal period from 22 weeks of gestation to the first 28 days of the newborn’s life. Perinatal loss is therefore understood as any loss occurring during this timeframe. This includes voluntary or involuntary losses, the death of a fetus in a multiple pregnancy, and infants placed for adoption.   Gestational losses are often considered “illegitimate losses,” with grief being socially disallowed. In other words, society tends t

What is death? Will I die someday? Will my parents die too? What happens to the body?   Understanding of death according to age: ·       Ages 1–3 : Death is perceived as departure. The primary fear is abandonment or separation from parents or primary caregivers. Death is often seen as an act of violence or accident. The child needs emotional bonding for safety and affection. ·       Age 4 : Death is understood as sleep. The child may experience separation anxiety, loss of con

Grieving the death of a friend is often misunderstood, as condolences tend to be directed solely toward the family members. When a friend dies, we lose the one person with whom we could fully open up, our confidant, accomplice, and emotional support, someone with whom we shared laughter and tears. It is recommended to share the pain with one’s own family, the friend’s family, and other mutual friends, and to frequently recall joyful memories rather than sorrowful ones, in ord

When a loved one passes away, the balance of the family system is disrupted, and adapting to the loss requires both short- and long-term reorganization. This process depends on the stage of the life cycle, family roles, support networks, and the nature of the death. Family and individual grieving stages influence each other reciprocally. The death of a relative brings significant changes to how individuals perceive themselves and the world around them, expressed through vario

Grief in children will naturally depend on the age of both the parents and the children, as well as the nature of their relationship and the circumstances of the death. However, it tends to be more manageable if the children have previously experienced the loss of grandparents. Regardless of the children's age, the loss of a parent often evokes feelings of loneliness, abandonment, insecurity, fear, aggression, and anxiety about losing the surviving parent (if applicable). Adu

Grief within a couple depends on various factors, such as each partner’s age, the length of the relationship, whether they had children together or separately, the relationship with in-laws, each partner’s roles (e.g., provider), household economy, and the nature of the death, etc. When death occurs due to illness, grief tends to be less severe, as anticipatory mourning often takes place during the course of the illness due to ongoing losses. However, grief following a sudden

Grief among brothers and sisters depends primarily on the closeness of their relationship and their respective ages. The surviving brother or sister is confronted with their own mortality, often experiencing vulnerability and fear as a result. It is also highly likely that they may feel guilt or remorse, especially if there were unresolved conflicts with the deceased sibling. Some common manifestations siblings may exhibit after the loss include: ·       Difficulty falling as

The death of a child is always perceived as unjust; each mother and father face grief differently depending on factors such as the child’s age, cause of death, support network, among others. ​ In cases of elective abortion, grief begins at the moment of decision-making. In contrast, when death occurs naturally before or after birth, the grieving process is shaped by expectations surrounding the birth, emotional bonds, and family history. When death results from an accident, f