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Grief affects both the mind and body, shaping how we think, feel and move through the world. It’s a natural but often overwhelming experience that can impact anyone, at any age, after a loss or major life change.

Use these resources to help you recognize common responses to grief, understand its emotional and physical impacts, and learn ways to offer meaningful support. You can print, share or post the materials in this toolkit anytime: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-grief-support

If you or someone you know is struggling with a loss and needs support, you can find more resources at Good Grief.

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Caring for someone in the last chapter of life can bring a mix of love, fear, sadness and exhaustion. You may be trying to stay strong and be  present while also struggling to make sense of what’s happening. 

Learn more about making peace with grief during this time, and find simple ways to care for yourself as you care for someone you love:
resources.lucet.health/making-peace-with-grief-in-the-last-chapter-of-life

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Anticipatory grief can start before a loss happens. You might feel worried, tired or sad without knowing why. These feelings can be confusing, and they may not look like “grief” at all. But what you’re feeling is real.

If you notice changes in your mood, your energy or your thoughts, please know you’re not alone. It’s okay to talk about what’s going on. Learn more about anticipatory grief and ways to care for yourself:
resources.lucet.health/anticipatory-grief

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Losing someone to suicide can leave you with questions, pain and emotions that feel hard to carry. These feelings can come and go, and you may wonder if you’ll ever feel “normal” again. It’s okay to take things one small step at a time.

Learn more about finding moments of peace after a suicide loss and ways to care for yourself during this difficult time:
resources.lucet.health/finding-peace-after-losing-a-loved-one-to-suicide

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If your family has lost someone who served, your grief may feel heavy in ways that are hard to explain. You may feel pressure to be “strong,” even when your heart is hurting. 

Learn more about how military loss can affect your emotional and mental health, and find steps that may help you navigate this difficult time:
resources.lucet.health/living-with-grief-after-a-military-loss

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The holidays can feel especially hard when you’re dealing with loneliness or coping with a loss. While others may seem joyful, you might feel isolated, overwhelmed, or out of place. These feelings can sneak up on you, and you might wonder why this time of year feels so heavy.

Learn more about why the holidays can intensify loneliness and grief, and find simple steps that may help you care for yourself:
resources.lucet.health/loneliness-and-loss-during-the-holidays

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Divorce brings many kinds of loss: the loss of your daily routine, the future you imagined and even the sense of who you were in the relationship. You may feel a mix of shock, anger, sadness and even relief — sometimes all at the same time. These changes can leave you feeling unsteady or unsure of yourself.

Learn more about the grief of divorce and ways to take care of your emotional health: resources.lucet.health/the-grief-of-divorce

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