Bereavement is a major life crisis in the sense that life will never be the same again.
It is however possible to work through grief and build a new and fulfilling life. Although everyone's personal reaction to bereavement is different most people experience some of the following emotional responses (listed below) when someone close to them dies:
Disbelief / Numbness / Shock / Anger / Regrets / Self-Blame / Sadness / Relief / Guilt / Depression / Anxiety / Disturbed appetite & sleep patterns/ Despair / Longing / Loneliness