How estrangement can happen after a major loss. There is a common belief that tragedy brings families closer together. Sometimes it does. But for some families, major loss can either expose fractures that were already there or create entirely new ones.

Grief is a whole being experience. It's not just an emotional response to loss - it can also be physical, cognitive, and deeply embodied. When you lose someone important, your entire system shifts. Sleep may become irregular, your appetite may change, you can develop brain fog, your energy levels can plummet and your nervous system can become dysregulated

We’re Not Who We Were: Relationships in the Aftermath of Loss

Grief can feel even harder at this time of year. If you're reading this and feeling a sense of dread, you're not alone