How to Cope With Grief in a Tennessee Wrongful Death

By Thomas Greer | March 29, 2012

Ask anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. It hurts and there is no way to change that. Grief is a perfectly natural and unavoidable process that everyone must go through. But, when the death is wrongful, due to the negligence of someone else, the pain can be so much more intense because of the sometimes overwhelming feelings of anger.

Dealing with this grief and anger is not easy for anyone. As middle Tennessee wrongful death lawyers, we see many clients who are struggling with just these things. Here are a few facts about grief that everyone should know:

  • Everyone grieves differently. Some people take more time to heal, others less. There is no timetable, and you should never feel pressured or rushed to “get over it”.
  • You should never try to ignore your pain. It is a necessary step in healing to face the grief and learn how to deal with it.
  • You do not have to be strong. Feelings of loneliness, sadness and fear are all normal in the grieving process.
  • You will heal. Everyone finally does heal after a loss, but this can take time. Allow yourself the time you need to cope.

Professionals offer very good advice for anyone moving through the grieving process. This advice includes:

  • Find support. There are many avenues of support available to you. You do not have to suffer alone. Allow friends, family, and faith to come into your life and share the pain with you. There are also many good support groups and counselors in just about every neighborhood.
  • Take good care of yourself. While it may be easy to let things go after a loss, it is important to care for yourself more than ever. Try to face how you feel, talk or write about your feelings and prepare yourself for events that may trigger a grief reaction. Also, be sure to get plenty of sleep, eat right and get some regular exercise. The body and mind are closely connected.
  • Know what to do if the grief doesn’t lessen. Sometimes the grief just doesn’t seem to go away. If your grief is getting worse, or if you do not seem to be improving, consider getting professional help, as you could be suffering depression. You could also be having prolonged grief because you have not dealt with underlying issues, one of which is the anger that comes with a wrongful death.

While there is no hurry to file a claim against the person or entity that harmed your loved one, eventually you may wish to pursue this route. As middle Tennessee wrongful death lawyers, we know you can heal through the closure of a wrongful death lawsuit. By filing one, you are taking an important step in dealing with the actual cause of your grief.

We encourage you to call Bailey & Greer when you are ready to find closure. We can be reached toll-free at 901-680-9777. We can help.

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