I can’t get through the grieving process. It’s tearing me apart.

[aaj23]

I lost my grandfather in January and I can’t seem

To get through it What do I do? How do I keep going through the steps without breaking down everyday?

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Hi aaj23!

I understand how you feel. I’m so sorry that you’re struggling. I lost my only sibling/sister in December and I too have struggled with an empty, lonely feeling...we were best friends. She was only 59. I find comfort in the realization that she is much better off and no longer suffers. It would be rather selfish of me to wish her alive and miserable. I seek spiritual strength to help me overcome loneliness. I’m never alone living this way. It takes time to grieve and everyone is different on how much time it takes to come to a level of acceptance of what is. We have to move on with living. If the feelings become overwhelming, you might want to consider distraction as a way to stop “thinking.” Call a friend or someone that loved him too. I pray for peace for you! Hugs!!

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It’s only been six months. You lived longer than six months with your grandfather. Wouldn’t it then be logical to take awhile to come to peace over his passing? I was thinking about it and in a way grief is almost like a form of love. If you didn’t love your grandfather so much you wouldn’t be grieving as much. Yes it sucks. Think of the grief as a tribute for all the love and joy you had with your grandfather. Honor his memory. You are his legacy.