Give yourself permission to grieve. Grieving is not an option. You might be able to ignore it for awhile however, eventually it will make a return.
Be gentle with yourself. Allow for unusual behavior.
Do not compare your feelings with anyone. If you feel it, it is okay.
Understand things will not return to normal. A new normal will need to be formed.
Tears will come when they come. It doesn’t have to make sense. Tears are helpful to healing. If you don’t cry that is okay too. We are all different.
Share your experience with trusted loved ones, but do not expect they will fully understand-share anyway. Telling your story helps you to process and accept what has happened.
Ignore advice that hurts or doesn’t feel right. People attempt to comfort by giving unsolicited advice, for example, “you need to stay busy.”
Find what works for you, realize it might not be what works for others, examples might include: walks, journaling, exercise, time to reflect or listening to music.
Take each day as it comes. The emotions will come as waves, sometimes you see it coming and other times it sneaks up. Ride it out.
Do not set a time frame for your grief-it takes as long as it takes.