Catherine Wanjiru Ndai

Five Aspects of Grief Often Overlooked

"Five Aspects of Grief Often Overlooked While the widely recognized five to seven stages of grief—shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing, and acceptance—provide a framework, the experience varies profoundly for each individual. Amid condolences urging strength and promises of improvement, there exists a realm of grief rarely discussed. Reflecting on my personal encounters with grief, I've uncovered nuanced insights that could have provided solace during those challenging times. Here are five perspectives on grieving that I wish someone had shared with me: