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Why we don't agree with the 5 stages of grief

Many years ago Elisabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a book entitled On Death and Dying. The book identified five stages that a dying person goes through when they are told that they have a terminal illness. Those stages are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

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  • May 28, 1993
  • Russell Friedman
  • 7 comments

Reaction to Loss: If I start crying will I be able to stop?

There are many misconceptions about the pain associated with significant emotional loss. Some relate to the relationship of others, for example: "It's not fair to burden them with my pain," or "You have to be strong for others" [mom, dad, kids, etc.]. Some relate to how we think we should be reacting to the loss, for example: "I should be over it by now," or "I have to keep busy."

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  • Apr 22, 1993
  • Russell Friedman
  • 6 comments

Am I equipped for happiness? Holding onto pain?

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  • Mar 16, 1993
  • Russell Friedman
  • 7 comments

Unresolved Grief: The end of difficult relationships with less than loved ones

In "Killer Clichés" about loss we talked about grieving and completing our relationships with loved ones who have died. While the death of a loved one is painful, we are often complete with loved ones. That is to say that we have communicated our feelings about them, to them.

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  • Feb 04, 1993
  • Russell Friedman
  • 19 comments

Grief Quotes: "Killer clichés" about loss

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  • Jan 18, 1993
  • Russell Friedman
  • 15 comments

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