Unfortunately people die for many various reasons and in a number of ways. Sometimes we are prepared for the death and, at other times it can come unexpectedly. For those who are actually dying, there is nothing more difficult than the awareness of dying and for those of us watching, the sadness and fear can be unbearable as you watch a close one die.

The emotions we go through when dealing with a death is called grief. We can also feel anger that someone close to us has died. The grieving process for many, can be long and many people can fall into a pit of depression, whereas others can manage grief fairly well.

It is essential when mourning that all family members stick together and grieve with one another. The grieving process generally has five stages; denial, followed by anger, bargaining, misery and lastly acceptance

The first part is disbelief and denial that someone so close has gone. Many of us will ask ‘why?’ and many refuse to take in that the person is no longer around.

This emotion is then followed by anger. You may be angry that this person has left you alone or angry that they have children who are now also alone in the world. Anger is a common emotion after death.

A small leap in faith, although a fantasy is the bargaining part and is brought on by the vulnerability that the person is going through.

Depression can then step in, as we realise this person is not coming back, and the rest of our lives are going to be lived without this person. Coming out of the depression, which for some people can take months, maybe years, is a sign of acceptance. Acceptance means you have now come to terms with the death and feel ready to get on with the rest of your life.

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