This is true especially after a long and painful illness. The passage of time helps to ease the pain of grief. However, time alone is not enough. Expressing your feelings through sound and motion helps healthy mourning. Crying is a healthy emotional outlet.
Tears are a natural release of tension.
You may need talk endlessly about your loss. Support groups for the bereaved provide a place where you can vocalize your feelings and experiences. In the presence of others who share the experience of loss you can let your emotions pour out. You need not be ashamed of your reactions and needs. Many times hospitals, funeral homes, religious organizations, senior citizen centers, community colleges, or community mental health centers organize support groups.