A recently widowed woman tells her grandson, "I keep going over Grandpa's final days and hours. Sometimes I find myself searching for him in the house." Research suggests, this reaction is:

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This reaction is a normal part of the grieving process, especially in the first few months after the loss of a loved one. It is not specific to any religious affiliation or gender. The bereaved person may experience feelings of disbelief, denial, and a sense of disorientation after the death of a loved one. These feelings can lead to searching for the person in the familiar surroundings of home or longing for their presence. Over time, the intensity of these feelings may decrease as the bereaved person processes their grief and adapts to life without their loved one.

A Recently Widowed Woman Tells Her Grandson, "I Keep Going