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Heart Advice
- Daisy Mae
- Mar 21, 2016
- 1 min read
DEALING WITH GRIEF AS A YOUNG ADULT
''Dealing with grief is an inevitable part of life, and while it never gets easier, knowing a little about it can help support you through the process.
Grief and loss are universal human experiences. Your first significant loss is the most confronting and difficult, and could happen in early adulthood. There are a lot of major life changes that happen during this period – leaving home, entering the workforce and actually having to do your taxes. Some of these changes involve loss; if you move across the country, lose a job, or when someone you love passes away.
I lost my best friend when I was 18, living at the other end of the country from my family, and with absolutely no idea how to cope. The year I moved countries, both my grandmothers died. It was different every time, and it was difficult every time.
Through my own personal experiences, trial and error, and chats with Dr Stephen Carbone, beyondblue’s Policy, Research and Evaluation Leader, here are some tips to help you navigate the complex maze that is loss and grief...''
by Sophia Frentz
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