Posted by mila on August 8, 2001, at 15:15:33
In reply to Another perspective ..., posted by Willow on August 8, 2001, at 14:54:40
> When someone passes on after suffering with cancer etc do you feel the same type of grief?
That's a cool question, Willow. grief is not a single emotion, but a combination of at least two conflicting feelings(just as jealousy, for example).
When someone you love dies after suffering a long/painful illness, the feelings that make up 'grief' are pain and relief. Grieving after divorce is made up from feelings of freedom, devastation, and fear. Other losses such as loss of trust, loss of safety, loss of control of one's body (physical or sexual abuse) are followed by 'griefs' with their own constitution.
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