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Glossary
Definitions provided by Oxford Languages
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And a gentle reminder from the creator of this website that definitions only go so far in our own personal journeys with grief.
Grief
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death
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the process and the range of emotions we go through when we experience a loss
Mourning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, typically involving following certain conventions uch as wearing black clothes
Bereavement
the experience of losing someone important to us
Prolonged Grief Disorder
a mental disorder consisting of a distinct set of symptoms following the death of a family member or close friend
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