Life’s big tragedies can wreak havoc on the person who endures them. But also, that person’s relationship with others can be affected too. And so it is with grief.

Grief changes in the second year, and for some, this grief is harder to navigate alone.

Year One is full of shock, denial, trying to adjust to a “new normal,” living without their loved one, taking care of paperwork tasks and maybe even curtailing social activities. Sadness, Maybe anger. Maybe guilt. Maybe relief, Maybe any and all emotions that come along.

Year Two kicks in with some of these thoughts…