As he later wrote, laughter and healing go hand in hand. The first step is to talk with a friend or loved one who is a good listener. A friend can help you realize that what you are feeling now is part of a process. Grieving a loss is a necessary transition to a new life. In the meantime, because all the stages in grieving take a huge emotional and physical toll, eating regular meals and getting enough sleep and exercise each day are important.
Friends can help with the gift of a meal, a helping hand, and most of all, by listening.
Listening and laughter are the great healers. Sometimes, though, emotional overload is so great that professional help is needed. Whether you or a loved one or your entire family are experiencing a loss, it can be a time of coming together or of drifting apart. The key to weathering a crisis together is dialogue . In sharing your feelings with your loved ones, you are opening the door for them to express theirs.