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Our grief will come face to face with the fork in the road many times as we struggle through the living of our loss. There are times it will be so subtle we will barely recognise it and yet others where it's so obvious to us there can be little doubt of where we are. We are at a place of choice.

Losing a parent is devastating, no matter what your age; whether you're an independent adult with kids of your own, or if you're still a child, dependent on your parents for everything. The bond between a parent and their child is so special, that when it is broken in death we experience one of the most painful forms of grief. If you're coping with the death of a parent, work through your grief and take comfort in these 5 coping tips.

Everyone expresses their grief differently. Some people are introspective and prefer to keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves. Other people feel compelled to talk about their grief because talking to someone gives them a sense of support and community. Some people may find themselves somewhere in between these two extremes. The point is, there are no rules about how much to share or what to share. It's a matter of personal preference and what you feel comfortable with.

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Throughout the grieving process, some days are going to be better than others. Some days the pain of grief hits us like a ton of bricks, and for no apparent reason. There's no warning sign, no rhyme or reason for the pain, it just is. These seemingly "random" days of sorrow can be even harder than the ones you can predict like birthdays or anniversaries. At least with those days you can predict the sadness and respond accordingly. So what do you do when you're blindsided by a particularly tough day? Here are 4 ways to cope when grief shows up, unannounced.

During the grieving process it's common to feel like you're at the whim of your unpredictable emotions. There's a loss of control that many feel during this time, and emotions play a major roll in that. One moment you could be feeling down, thinking about your loss, and the next you could be rolling in laughter thinking about a funny memory of your loved one. For some, it helps to talk about these emotions with friends and family. Others might need something more concrete to do in order to take control of these emotions and pull back the reigns a little.

The grieving process is extremely painful. After the death of a loved one, it feels like the pain will never go away. Although the pain will never fully go away, there will come a day when the heavy burden of grief will feel lighter. While that is a sign that you are healing, with it comes the unexpected side-effect of guilt. Know that what you're feeling is common and a perfectly normal experience during the grieving process. Here are some reminders to help you deal with guilt after the loss of your loved one.