Impact of Grief on our Daily Life.... Body, Soul & Spirit

IMPACT of GRIEF

Grief can impact your body, soul and spirit. It does this in different ways for different people as no two people grieve the same way.  

Grief affects the physical self with things such as appetite changes, lowered immune system or aches, pains and more pron to sickness of one kind or another. 

Grief affects the emotional self with things such as guilt, fear, anger, sadness and uncontrolled tears. Guilt: Why didn't I; I should have; If only I had. Fear of being alone; What now. Anger at self, doctors; decisions made; anger at others; anger at the creator. Sadness comes and goes at will; no warning; no reason, just tears that begin to flow and end when they please.

Grief affects the spiritual self* with questioning, such as the meaning of life, the existence of a higher power, our own immortality or the struggle of forgiveness (our own or others). It brings us face-to-face with unconditional love.

*Note: Although spirituality and religion can be viewed together, people can think about spiritual questions with or without the influence of religion.

Bill Robson C.A.E., ATM gained his experience in grief as a

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

There are resources in most communities, a note to myself and I will do some homework, sending you the information. You can also seek out your local volunteer bureau for a list of organizations.

The hardest step in regaining the sense of control is to ask for assistance. 

This is not a weakness, it is a strength.