Grief - dotpaw podcast - (dotpaw podcast) Podcast Details

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grief

: deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement

his grief over his son's death

: a cause of such suffering

life's joys and griefs

Denial: Shock and disbelief; “This can’t be happening.” Numbs pain, rejects reality temporarily.
Anger: Frustration erupts; blame self, others, God, fate. “Why me?” Rage masks deeper hurt.
Bargaining: Desperate deals; “If I do this, it’ll reverse.” Attempts control over uncontrollable loss.
Depression: Deep sadness hits; isolation, hopelessness, regret. “What’s the point?” Quiet despair sets in.
Acceptance: Reality settles; not “okay,” but “this happened.” Calm integration, moving forward begins.

Western (e.g., USA/UK): Individual, private; therapy, short funerals, “move on” pressure.
Mexico (Día de Muertos): Joyful public celebration; altars, food for dead; grief = ongoing bond.
Japan: Restrained, stoic; Obon festival welcomes spirits; mourning clothes, quiet rituals.
Ghana (Akan): Lavish funerals, dancing, weeks-long; grief = community party honoring life.
Jewish: 7-day shiva (intense mourning at home), 30-day sheloshim, yearly yahrzeit; structured timeline.
Balinese Hindu: Immediate cremation, loud gamelan music; no tears (believed to trap soul).

•Islamic: Quick burial (24h), 3-day intense mourning, then 40-day widow period; public recitation of Quran.

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