1. I believe grief is a process that involves a
lot of time, energy and determination I won't
"get over it" in a hurry, so don't rush me!
2. I believe grief is intensely personal This is
my grief. Don't tell me how I should be
doing it. Don't tell me what's right or wrong.
I'm doing it my way, in my time.
3. I believe grief is affecting me in many
ways. I am being affected spiritually,
physically, emotionally, socially and mentally.
If I'm not acting like my old self, it's because
I'm not my old self and some days I don't
understand myself.
4. I believe I will be affected in some way
by this loss for the rest of my life As I get
older, I will have new insights into what this
death means to me. My loved one will
continue to be part of my life and influence
me until the day I die.
5. I believe I am being changed by this
process. I see life differently. Some things
that were once important to me aren't any
more. There are some things I used to pay
little or no attention to that are now
important. I think a new me is emerging, so
don't be surprised and don't stand in the
way.