This is without a doubt the most frequently asked question
to grief counselors. While the length and intensity of one's
pain depends on many variables, the grief can last from several
months to several years. Among the variables that help to
determine the length and intensity of the grief experience
may include the nature of the death or the relationship with
the deceased. When the death was sudden or unexpected such
as resulting form a homicide, suicide or accident that involves
criminal investigation or media coverage the grief response can
continue until such action are concluded.
There is often pressure from friends and family to "get back to normal"
which may cause those who are grieving to deny or suppress
their feelings. However, when feelings and emotions are held
in it can prolong the grief process. Healing will take place
in its own time and we should not deny grief or pretend that we
are "OK." If it takes up to two years before we feel that we
are through it is still quiet normal.
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It has been 6 months since my husband died, how long will
the grief and pain last?
