Wish You Weren't by Sherrie Petersen5/11/2023 ![]() ![]() But, on the other hand, you may find such a vast expanse of grey areas confusing. On the one hand, you may find comfort knowing that there’s a better than good chance what you are experiencing is not a sign of a more significant problem. You can look at the fact that a wide range of change, distress, and emotion is “expected,” “typical,” or “normal” in life after loss in several ways. Confusing! As one of our favorite authors, Viktor Frankl, wrote, “ An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior.” Though this is purely anecdotal, I think most people who experience a significant loss go through moments of feeling like they’re losing it. After spending most of your life feeling somewhat “normal,” the terrifying and unknown territory of grief can feel very abnormal. In grief, it’s normal to feel not normal. Prolonged Grief Disorder, Is this Normal?, Types of Grief ![]()
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