There is no way of knowing what the future will hold. Personality, abilities, and mannerisms may be different. Former pleasures in life may be temporarily sacrificed. Needs may not be met. As a result, the family experiences much emotional, physical, and financial stress.
Individuals work through a few stages in the process of adjusting to a serious problem.
Understanding these stages can help family members to be aware of the process of adjustments. Let s briefly outline the stages. The first stage is denial. Family members usually have difficulty believing that such a thing could happen. Numbness and denial may help family members deal with the shock of what has happened.