Denial refers to the period of grieving when a person refuses to acknowledge the death. It's a defense mechanism that helps us protect ourselves.

Anger

Anger can be a response toward oneself, family, providers, deceased ones and or God.

Bargaining.

We try to make agreements with ourselves with statements such as "what if" "if only". Bargaining is not rational. Anxious grief can be part of this stage.

Depression.

Depression is a feeling of sadness, loss of interest, sleep disturbance, weight gain or weight loss, lack of energy, restlessness or feeling agitated, loss of concentration, feeling worthless or guilty.. Grief can lead to prolonged grief disorder which is impairment and distress in one's life for more than one year period.

Acceptance.

Accepting the reality of the loss.

Finding support during recovery, grief support therapist or counselors, grief support groups, spiritual leaders, family and friends.

Develop resilience after bereavement such as time boxing, physical exercise, healthy diet, journaling, honor the life of your loved one, personal enrichment, and gratitude.