The Grief Process

1.	We are in a state of shock.
2.	We express emotion.
3.	We feel depressed and lonely.
4.	We experience physical symptoms of distress.
5.	We may experience panic.
6.	We feel anger and resentment.
7.	We experience loss of appetite.
8.	We gradually experience hope.
9.	We affirm the reality of our permanent loss and begin the acceptance process.
10.	We begin to get back into the mainstream of life.