Loss comes to us in many forms as we go through life. Here are just a few that you may have experienced:
Death of a family member or friend
Divorce
Moving, or someone you love moving away
Loss of community
Loss of faith
Job loss
Miscarriage
Infertility
Disability (your own or someone you love)
Loss of physical function with aging
Dementia
Loss of trust (infidelity, betrayal)
Empty nest
Catastrophe (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.)
Loss of a beloved pet
Many people have found that each new loss brings up old losses in a fresh way. It is important to acknowledge and remember all of our losses and honor them.
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