How Relationships Can Change after the death of a loved one:

Changing Relationships after loss of a loved one:

After the death of a significant person in your life, you may find that your relationships with family and friends may change.  Sometimes this is a positive change and other times it is not.

Some reasons why relationships change after the death of a loved one:

-          Your priorities may change

-          Your interests may change

-          Your needs are different

-          You may feel that they don’t understand you or your grief

-          You may find that when you need them most they are not there for you (they may be grieving as well or they may not be able to support you in your grief)

-          They may prioritize their relationship to the loved one and minimize your grief or their own

-          Some may be uncomfortable around you

-          Some may not know how to relate to you without your loved one (afraid to say or do the wrong thing.)

I can be in a crowd and feel lonely;

I can be alone and feel fine.

• Grief Counselor
• Distress Telephone Centre Trainer  
• Hospice Volunteer
• Group Facilitator, Bereavement
• Youth & Family Counseling