secondary losses

Secondary Losses~The Ripple Effect of Losing a Loved One

Secondary Losses~The Ripple Effect of Losing a Loved One

The initial loss of a loved one is a traumatic experience all on it’s own, but the multitude of losses that follow are surprising, and just as painful.

What and why are these secondary losses so troubling? Why do they feel so heavy?

Secondary losses are a normal and expected part of grief. Identifying and acknowledging them is the first step in processing them and moving forward.