Understanding Grief | Page 3

Death of a parent, spouse, child, loved one or friend

Being permanently separated from a loved one or friend

End of a relationship or breaking up with a significant other

Divorce

Death of a pet

Trauma

Life changing event like miscarriage, losing a job, etc.

A new phase of life such as becoming an “empty nester” or retirement

Grief is often related to a major life event, such as:

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