- Myths about Grief

Grief Support: Share your story; Questions about grief?; Information about Grief; - Coping with an illness or death during college; - A powerful testimonial about the impact of Students of AMF; - 5 Feelings you may experience during grief; - Growing From Grief; - Dealing with the Surviving Parent; - Myths about Grief; - My Grief Rights; - Tips for Living with Loss; - Stressing Laughter; - Understanding the grief process; - Grieving the death of a parent; - Helping friends during times of grief; - Other information and resources about grief; Podcast on Coping with Cancer in College

Myth: We only grieve deaths.

Reality: We grieve all types of losses.

Myth: Only family members grieve.

Reality: All who are attached grieve.

Myth: Grief is an emotional reaction.

Reality: Grief is manifested in many ways.

Myth: Individuals should leave grieving at home.

Reality: We cannot control where we grieve.

Myth: We slowly and predictably recover from grief.

Reality: Grief is an uneven process with no timeline.

Myth: Grieving means letting go of the deceased person.

Reality: We never, ever fully detach.

Myth: Grief finally ends.

Reality: Over time most people learn to live with loss.

Myth: Grievers are best left alone.

Reality: Grievers need opportunities to share their memories and receive support.

Myth: Children don’t grieve.

Reality: Children grieve differently