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The Phases of Grief

THE PHASES OF GRIEF
bereavement pain physical
spiritual and philosophical 

SHOCK & DENIAL
can’t find relief
overwhelming numbed disbelief

PAIN & GUILT
unbearable preemptive suffering 
remorseful chaos excruciating

ANGER & BARGAINING
growing bitter frustration 
time rewinding negotiation

DEPRESSION & REFLECTION
grieving bitter loneliness
memories filling emptiness

THE UPWARD TURN
adjusting calmer living
affliction less unforgiving

RECONSTRUCTION & WORKING THROUGH
willingness to survive
becoming functionally alive

ACCEPTANCE & HOPE
handling new reality
reinventing integral repartee




Submitted on October 8, 2018 for contest SIX-WORD COUPLET SERIES ENCORE sponsored by MARK TONEY  -  RANKED 1ST

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Timothy Mcguire Date: 12/4/2018 7:25:00 PM What a expert on the use of the English language, well done! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/4/2018 8:19:00 PM Thank you so much, Timothy. You are too generous with your kind comments. Line xx

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/3/2018 7:22:00 PM Oh, I love how you addressed all of the stages of grieving, Line. The bargaining and attempts to turn back time never work, but still we go through this. I know it's been a rough year for you and I hope 2019 brings better days. It takes time and recovery is inconsistent. Congratulations on your first place! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/4/2018 8:21:00 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn, for your very kind words of encouragement. Most appreciated. Line xx

Mark Toney Date: 12/3/2018 6:21:00 PM Line, thank you for entering the contest, and congratulations on your first place finish! How effectively you describe the agonizing path from bereavement to acceptance and hope. A FAV for me. ~Mark Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/3/2018 7:59:00 PM Thank you so much, Mark. Most appreciated. A fun contest.

Rhona Mcferran Date: 10/9/2018 12:06:00 PM This is brilliant, Line! A definite FAV for me. I love the way you bring us through those horribly difficult phases and end on such an encouraging note... SO well done! *hat off, bowing to you* Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 10/9/2018 3:08:00 PM Thank you for your most appreciated visit and compliment, Rhona.

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/8/2018 3:12:00 PM Well written couplets Line. Tom. PS. Have soup mailed you. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 10/8/2018 8:57:00 PM Thank you so much, Tom. Most appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/8/2018 2:16:00 PM You make this look easy Line....but I know it is not. Well done! ; ) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 10/8/2018 2:43:00 PM Thank you for your lovely visit, Connie... I assume you mean going through all those phases... i.e. easier said than done. Line xx