The period of grieving, recovery, or emotional aftermath that follows a significant loss or bereavement.
Compound of 'after' (Old English æfter) and 'loss' (Old Norse los, meaning breaking up or dissolution). A modern compound describing the emotional phase following loss.
The term 'afterloss' captures something psychologists have discovered: grief isn't a single event but a long process with distinct phases, which is why therapists now use frameworks like the 'grief cycle' to help people understand their emotional journey!
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