From the category archives:

Unexpected Loss

The following articles are meant to assist those with the difficult task of dealing with an unexpected loss.

How to Handle an Unexpected Death

January 26, 2010

While coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy, an unexpected death is particularly rough. We all know that everyone dies eventually, but we don’t expect babies, children and young adults to die. Even seniors can die unexpectedly. Coping with unexpected death is more than a grieving process: it also requires gathering [...]

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Loss and Grief -
Grief Comes with Many Emotions

January 26, 2010

There aren’t any “shoulds” with respect with how grief is felt or expressed. It’s common for people who have lost a spouse or someone close to feel sad, angry, helpless, guilty, anxious, lonely and frightened. It is also common to experience a sense of shock or numbness, especially if the death was sudden and unexpected. [...]

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Loss and Grief – Unexpected Death

January 26, 2010

When death occurs unexpectedly, survivors are typically in a state of shock. It’s later that they begin to feel the full impact of the loss. At this time, any expression of grief is important. Initially, listening is probably the greatest gift you can give your friend. Let her know that she and her feelings are [...]

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