Unfortunately, we all don't die peacefully in our sleep, especially in these cases.
Intensity of relationship
Natural equation: The more you love, the harder it is to lose.
Premature Death
Almost all deaths feel like they happened sooner than expected.
Sudden Death
A death that occurs suddenly generates a vastly different reaction.
Your Grief is Uniquely Yours
Who you are and where you are in life will determine how effectively you may grieve.
Early vs Mature Grief
As we mature in grief, we gradually redefine our relationship with the loved one we lost.
Grief vs Bereavement
Understanding the terminology differentiating grief (emotion) from mourning (outward expression) and bereavement (period of time).