Grief
The dictionary defines grief as deep sorrow or mental distress caused by loss. Expanding upon this definition is to define grief as an emotional, physical, and spiritual reaction to the loss (or perceived loss) of someone (or something) in whom (or which) one has been deeply and emotionally invested. Grief is what you think and feel on the inside after a loss occurs.
Mourning
The dictionary defines “to mourn” is to grieve over; to lament; to wear mourning clothing; mourning is the act of grieving. So mourning is the outward expression of ones thoughts and feelings of grief after a loss has occurred.
Types of Life Experiences That May Cause Us To Grieve
Death Loss Divorce/Separation Loss Loss of Job
Loss of Independence Moving Loss of Sight
Children Leaving Home Miscarriage Loss of Hearing
Loss of Memory Abortion Loss of Limb
Loss of Health Disability Loss of Pet
Broken Relationship
