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Shattering Eight Myths About Grief
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| Myth 1:
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We only grieve deaths.
We grieve all losses.
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| Myth 2:
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Only family members grieve.
All who are attached grieve.
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| Myth 3:
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Grief is an emotional reaction.
Grief is manifested in many ways.
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| Myth 4:
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Individuals should leave grieving at home.
We cannot control where we grieve.
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| Myth 5:
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We slowly and predictably recover from grief.
Grief is an uneven process, a roller coaster with no timeline.
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| Myth 6:
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Grieving means letting go of the person who has died.
We never fully detach.
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| Myth 7:
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Grief finally ends.
Over time most people learn to live with loss.
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| Myth 8:
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Grievers are best left alone.
Grievers need opportunities to share their memories and grief, and to receive support.
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