Grief & Anger

A feeling came over the man as he peered at his wife through the window of his train. She stood on a platform outside the Amtrak station in North Charleston. The train pulled away. When she faded out of sight,…

Dealing with grief is no easy task. As someone well-acquainted with death and loss, I know firsthand. Loss visits us all in one form or another, and where loss is, grief is sure to follow. But, take it from me—the…

Disasters leave many people suddenly bereaved of spouses, children, parents, close friends, and coworkers. In the immediate aftermath, some bereaved survivors feel numb or unable to accept the loss. Many feel shocked, lost, anxious, and depressed. Distressing physical symptoms are…

Grief, like death, is a natural part of life. Understanding what to expect and engaging in coping strategies can ease you through the pain of the grieving process and open up your path to personal self-renewal…

Anger is one of the most common expressions of grief, yet it is often the most mis-understood. While most people expect to see sadness and crying as expressions of grief, anger often accompanies grief as well. Because anger is often…

Anger is one of many emotional reactions to the painful reality of death. Its a response we receive when we grieve. It is important to recognize anger as a natural, human response. If we can allow ourselves to be aggravated,…

Often times when we are hurt, offended, or lose something or someone we love, we become angry. During the grief journey there may be times when anger rises within you without warning. Many times it’s a reaction that just appears,…

When we are grieving, anger is another indicator of how much we loved the person who died. If you feel anger over your loved one’s death, you owe no one an apology for your grief—or your anger. It is human…

When we are grieving, anger is another indicator of how much we loved the person who died. If you feel anger over your loved one’s death, you owe no one an apology for your grief—or your anger. It is human…

Often times when we are hurt, offended, or lose something or someone we love, we become angry. During the grief journey there may be times when anger rises within you without warning…