Javier's wife died five years ago. He still daily sets a place at the table for his wife, and breaks into tears when he must sit down, once again, without his wife beside him at the table. According to the grief work perspective, Javier's grief reaction is best termed _____ grief.

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Javier's reaction of daily setting a place for his wife and breaking into tears even after five years suggests that he is experiencing chronic grief, which is characterized by a prolonged and intense grieving process that persists for an extended period, often for years or even a lifetime. This type of grief can interfere with daily functioning and make it difficult for the individual to move on from the loss.

Javier's Wife Died Five Years Ago