Experiencing deep sorrow and emotional pain following a significant loss, such as death of a loved one or end of an important relationship. Represents a natural healing process through sadness.
From Old French 'grever' (to burden, afflict), from Latin 'gravare' (to make heavy), related to 'gravis' (heavy). The word suggests that sorrow literally weighs down the spirit, making life feel heavy and difficult.
Grieving follows predictable neurological patterns that help us process loss - our brains literally reorganize memories and emotional connections over time, which is why grief comes in waves and gradually becomes less intense as we heal!
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