We all face grief at some point in our lives and the 7 stages of grief explained by Kubler-Ross (which was updated from the 5 stages of grief), help explain the stages we move through in the grieving process. As I have faced my own grief over the past 4 years, I decided to create this graphic and break it down further with what’s helped me get through tough times. I created an Idea Pin on Pinterest about it but here it is with the hope it will help others along the way. Things do get easier so it’s important to give ourselves time to process the grief, be patient with ourselves, and give ourselves the time to heal.
The 7 stages of grief outlined
1. Shock
2. denial
3. Anger
4. bargaining
5. Depression
6. acceptance & hope
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7. processing
final thoughts
It’s important to remember that we all process grief differently and we might not pass through all stages in the same order. Even two people experiencing the same grief will be different because we have different beliefs, perspectives, and different histories. Being patient with ourselves, and giving ourselves the time and space needed to process emotions is critical. I’ve found that time really does help in the healing process, and when I feel certain emotions well up again, I don’t give myself a hard time. I remind myself that I still haven’t fully healed and that that’s ok.
If you are going through grief right now and feel like you need more support, reach out. Contact a helpline, or reach out to family or friends. Trying to do things on our own is hard. There’s always someone willing to help if we need it. A gentle reminder, this post should not take the place of specialised support. Please seek help immediately if you need to.
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