Most people seem to think that “grief” is just “grief.” But in reality, there are many different types.

Grief is the reaction to a loss in your life. It most commonly refers to the death of a loved one, but includes the loss of physical or cognitive abilities, like a job, or a marriage, or a home. Grief can be expressed through emotions, but also through physical, behavioral, social and cognitive ways. It all counts as “grief.” So what are the different types of grief?