She emphasizes that this level of love and understanding is crucial. Bailey shares a number of suggestions for those who have lost a loved one, regardless of whether the death was tragic or not, expected or not. First things first, says Bailey. Take care of yourself. Listen to yourself and how you're feeling.
Rest is very important.
Many people need to learn how to ask for emotional help, as well as help with all the details of daily life. If you don't have immediate family in the area, Bailey suggests contacting a few close friends who will become the coordinators for everyone else. It's important to keep in mind that there are some inherent contradictions taking place in the process of grieving, says Bailey. On the one hand, your adrenaline is pumping off the charts because of the shock and chaos. The real tough part is that when you're grieving, you really want to shut down and close yourself off.