Many people associate grief with the death of a loved one.
But grief can also follow in the wake of job loss, a debilitating illness or injury, or divorce. And grief is a normal and natural emotion characterized by feelings that ebb and flow. One day you may feel that grief is behind you, only to find that the pain returns the next. It takes some people longer than others to accept a loss and recover, so grief shouldn't be ignored or rushed. The following can help overcome grief.