How to Live After the Death of a Friend

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Tip 1 - How to Deal With a Friend's Death

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by TOPMO 3 | permalink

Losing a friend is never going to be easy. Keeping your own sense of calm and maintaining your friend's memory are important elements of the grieving process. Accept that this is going to be a very hard time in your life but be reassured...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-a-Friend%27s-Death ^[1]

Tip 2 - Death of a Friend - Grandparents.com

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Galina Wasama | permalink

Getting older means not just parents pass away, but contemporaries too, which can be a huge loss in your life.

For further reading: http://www.grandparents.com/family-and-relationships/friendship/death-of-a-friend ^[2]

Tip 3 - The death of a spouse: Rebuilding your life after the first year

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Atul Aggarwal | permalink

The first year after a spouse dies is extremely difficult. It is a year filled with firsts - the first Christmas, birthday and anniversary - alone. Facing these events on your own can be quite overwhelming. However, although fraught with difficulties, grieving in the first year is cushioned by caring family and friends, as well as numerous support groups.

For further reading: http://expertbeacon.com/death-spouse-rebuilding-your-life-after-first-year/ ^[3]