What Are Considered Losses?

[STARKISS]

Hi All,

I am still grieving over the loss of both my parents, But I am wondering if losses can include things like losing your address, not seeing a family pet anymore, changing jobs because of death in family and friends due to death in family... I have lost all of these as well and I was wondering if you can grieve over items and not just human beings and animals... Can someone help if you can thanks Shelley

[MartyT]

Shelley, dear ~

Please see the article I've just posted in our Latest News forum, Understanding Secondary Losses in Grief.

[STARKISS]

Hi Marty T,

Thank you so very much I really think that it will help me with some of what I am feeling right now... I did print a copy for myself so that I can read it over and over if I need too... I hope that was okay.... Take care Shelley

[lorikelly]

Shelley

I consider them all loses. in alot of the grief books they list many of these things. i know that i am grieving also the loss of my siblings. my therapist says i am really grieving for what i want them to be . i want to make peace bc i promised my mom before she passed , i am not sure if it will happen. i am praying real hard for this. my boys also suffered this loss. lori

[STARKISS]

Hi Lorikelly,

Thank you for your reply and yes I will definitely keep it in mind if I ever need to talk to someone Thanks Shelley