Women and grief Death is always sudden. It rips people out of their usual routine and turns their life upside down from one second to the next. In death, it makes no difference whether the bereaved have been able to prepare themselves for the death of a loved one for some time or whether the news hits them suddenly and unexpectedly. When someone close to you dies, it always feels as though the rug has been pulled out from under your feet. Sure, it’s certainly comforting if you’ve had enough time to talk to the deceased or resolve possible conflicts with them. But ultimately it doesn’t matter whether you were able to prepare for your final goodbyes, or if it happens out of the blue – there’ll always be a gap, and you need to learn to live with it. Grief is the natural response to such a loss and is as individual as us humans. Grief is shaped by the relationship you had with the deceased. And it also depends on just how close this relationship was. This short guide is a first quick aid on the path of grieving. My condolences and sympathy!
