Why Do People Grieving

One of the hardest things we do in life is to overcome grief ourselves, or try to help our friends and loved ones as they grieve. The act of grieving is very personal, and many times we feel helpless when we see someone close to us suffer through it. Sometimes just being there for the person is enough.

The quiet that occurs following the funeral is often overwhelming and unbearable for a grieving person. After the visiting family is gone, the flowers, cards and phone calls have stopped, grieving really begins.
Mourn with them
It's okay for you to mourn with your friend or loved one. Following a death, it is common for a person to feel alone and isolated. They will take comfort knowing that your heart aches for their loss.
Be okay with silence
Many times your grieving
Your friend or loved one may seem dispassionate or detached in their loss and not display their feelings. Others are comfortable showing their emotions and are sensitive to their own as well as the feelings of others. Respect and try not to judge how another person manages their feelings of loss.
Ongoing support
Grief doesn't have a timetable. The person may look fine and back to his or her regular activities, but still suffering inside. Keeping up appearances can be stressful and tiring. Hearing comments about 'how strong' they are can put an added stress on them and encourage them not to show their feelings. Grief is commonly brought back to the surface on special days such as birthdays, anniversaries and the day of the death. You can help your grieving friend or loved one by being especially sensitive to their feelings during those times.

Everyone faces grief during their lifetime. Expressing and releasing grief is important. Having supportive friends and family to talk and share thoughts with is the cornerstone of the healing