Stages of grief family estrangement

Stages of grief family estrangement

The process of grieving the loss of a relationship due to estrangement can be difficult and emotionally challenging. 

There are several stages of grief that a person might experience when dealing with family estrangement.

 These stages, which were first described by Dr. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, include:

1. Denial: At this stage, a person may find it hard to accept that the estrangement has occurred and may try to minimize or deny the feelings of loss.

2. Anger: A person may feel angry about the circumstances that led to the estrangement and may blame others for the loss.

3. Bargaining: A person may try to negotiate or make deals in an effort to repair the relationship.

4. Depression: A person may feel sad and depressed as they come to terms with the loss of the relationship.

5. Acceptance: A person may eventually reach a stage of acceptance in which they are able to come to terms with the estrangement and move forward.

It is important to note that these stages are not necessarily experienced in a linear fashion and that people may move back and forth between stages as they work through their grief.

 It is also important to note that everyone experiences grief differently and that there is no right or wrong way to grieve.

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