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Moments of solitude and quiet, alone times can provide important opportunity for meaningful reflection and rest following a loss. Isolation however is not natural, it is learned, and it is dangerous. The antidote to isolation is participation. Start by having a little chat with a few of the important people in your life. Tell them that you’d like to change some of the guidelines and make it safe to talk openly about some of the sad or painful things you feel. Keep it short, just to get it out and be heard. We’re not suggesting that you recite a litany of painful feelings over and over. If you’re the listener, make an agreement not to analyze or judge. Just listen. If you have recurring feelings about the same things, you may need to get some help—either in the area of grief recovery, or other professional help.

More guidance on this and related topics is available through The Grief Recovery Institute at …