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How do you handle the death of a loved-one?

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After watching, listening, and reading about the missing flight #MH370; I cant help but feel empathetic for the families of the passengers whose flight went missing on Saturday morning during a scheduled flight from Kuala Lampur to Beijing. How do they deal with the pain of finding out their loved one perished? How do they move on with their daily lives without their loved ones by their side? These questions all puzzle my mind, so I am compelled to ask others on this matter.

Tip 1 - Time heals it all, acceptance is the first step to recovery

Published: 10 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by MandyRoss | permalink

Time heals it all. At first it is the hardest thing you can experience but the reality is that, he/she will never come back. Make sure to let yourself experience the emotion of losing someone and don’t keep it bundled in. Acceptance is the first step to recovery.

Tip 2 - Believe that everything happens for a reason, Pain is proportional

Published: 10 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Denney | permalink

Believe that everything happens for a reason. I, too, lost my Dad tragically. It wasn’t sudden… he diminished over 10 years with Alzheimer’s, and it was excruciating to watch my friend and mentor waste away to oblivion. The loss is always with me, but I believe the process of grief has strengthened my resolve to live my life fully and to take things “one day at a time,” I believe that prayer is answered when we welcome everything, even the crap that life throws our way. Be strong, be happy, and be aware that everything really does happen for a reason. – Tanya

For further reading: http://successify.net/2013/03/18/13-ways-to-deal-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Surround yourself with others.

Published: 10 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by michellevette | permalink

"Now is the time to lean on the people who care about you, even if you take pride in being strong and self-sufficient. Draw loved ones close, rather than avoiding them, and accept the assistance that’s offered. Often times, people want to help but don’t know how, so tell them what you need—whether it’s a shoulder to cry on or help with funeral arrangements."

For further reading: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.htm ^[3]