Other losses
The feelings of grief can apply to much more than the death of a loved one. Other significant losses can also trigger grief.
The end of a marriage is a profound loss that’s similar to mourning the death of a loved one.
The end of a job or career, whether sudden or anticipated, can trigger a profound sense of loss.
You might not think of what you're going through as grief because grief is primarily associated with death, but all losses can result in grief.
People who live with a chronic disease can feel complex emotions, including a unique sense of grief.
After years of nurturing and guiding a child, the moment they leave home can trigger a mix of emotions.
Immigrating to a new country is a profound and often life-changing decision, filled with various emotions, from fear to hope.
When a loss is not socially recognized or validated, openly acknowledged or publicly supported, it leaves grievers without the help they need to process their emotions.
Secondary loss refers to the subsequent losses resulting from the primary loss, such as the loss of a loved one, pet, job or relationship.
