Grieving, ironically, is an issue I hadn't expected to be tied in with all this when I first found myself involved in it :-(
I know! Not part of my life's plan either.
I remember a girlfriend (social worker) giving me advise about my grieving. She told me to reach out for help if I got stuck in the sadness part of grieving and I had to laugh through my sobbing at that! I said: "You're right, I don't want to get stuck in sadness when I have anger and denial to look forward too!"
But I'm thankful for the strength to face my grief, fears, denial, and anger. I want to be the whole package and experience my life to the best of my ability!
Peace and hugs!