Grief

Last weekend I was reminded that losing a job is like a death and it's ok to go through a grieving process. My co-worker and I were discussing that as well. One day she said, "Today I'm in the anger phase." About Thursday I said, "I must be in the eathing phase of grief." She wondered if that really was a stage.

Hopefully I remember this for the future. When you don't know what to say, say you don't know what to say. However, to not say anything is worse. When someone says I don't know what to say they acknowledge that something has occurred and there is no easy answer. Not saying anything makes the one who has experienced a loss feel awkward. And no, don't expect that person to come to you to talk.