This article responds to a question raised by one of my readers: "How do we handle the loss of a loved one?" There are no easy answers. There are stages of grief that one must go through—denial, resistance, anger, depression, grief, and finally accepting the situation.

To help navigate this process, there are many resources available. The therapeutic process can be beneficial, or one can talk to someone older and wiser who has gone through similar experiences and will be supportive without offering empty platitudes........

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