I was doing some research on some various grief websites to post here. I know that there are so many resources out there to help those struggling with a loss of a loved one. I will post some of my favorite websites here as I discover them. As I was doing this research I came across this quote from the Hospice Foundation of America. I loved it, and I thought it just encompassed so many important aspects of grieving and going through the process. Here it is....

Grief is a roller coaster, not a series of stages

It is best not to think of grief as a series of stages. Rather, we might think of the grieving process as a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, highs and lows. Like many roller coasters, the ride tends to be rougher in the beginning, the lows may be deeper and longer. The difficult periods should become less intense and shorter as time goes by, but it takes time to work through a loss. Even years after a loss, especially at special events such as a family wedding or the birth of a child, we may still experience a strong sense of grief.

~Hospice Foundation of America.

Now a quick word about Hospice. My Grandfather, my Aunt Fran, and my Mom all had hospice care in their last few weeks. They are amazing. They offer such amazing supports for everyone in the family. Nurses, doctors, home care nurses, visitors, and social workers. It is so important to have these individuals around as you see a loved one die. They were able to answer so many of our questions, while at the same time keeping the patients comfortable and respecting all of our wishes. It's horrible watching a loved one die. However, having great support eases a small amount of the trauma.

Here is the link to the website where I found this quote. It's a great website, I hope you find it as helpful as I have.