Myths about Grief

Difficulties with Grief contribute to myths and misunderstandings about it. Myths about grief often serve as a standard to measure the stage where one is in the grieving process and how well one is dealing with grief. The following are few myths about grief from the Hospice Foundation of America;

Myth: We only grieve deaths.
Reality: We grieve all losses.

Myth: Only family members grieve.
Reality: All who are attached grieve.

Myth: Grief is an emotional reaction.
Reality: Grief is manifested in many ways.

Myth: Individuals should leave grieving at home.
Reality: We cannot control where we grieve.

Myth: We slowly and predictably recover from grief.
Reality: Grief is an uneven process, a roller coaster with no timeline.

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