In looking at and understanding grief in a broader sense, you may be grieving for something almost your entire lifetime. Fortunately, the grief you experience over your many losses differs in intensity and longevity. Understanding the grief process, insofar as there is such a thing, will help you understand what you and your loved ones may be going through right now. Individual support systems and resources differ. Individual coping styles are different.
Some people just cope better than others.
Men and women express their feelings differently. Even though I know many men who are comfortable showing their emotions, I know many more who have a need to work out their feelings, burying themselves in their work or in projects around the house. Cultural and religious differences can play an important role in how you approach your grief. Within the different religions and cultures different rituals and customs are practiced. Life is not always a smooth ride allowing you to work through one event at a time.