Myths About Grieving

Loss and Grief

Sometimes the pain of loss can be overwhelming. It is natural to feel grief after you experience a loss and those feelings can be complicated. In this section, you can learn about: grief, how to live with loss and how to help a friend or loved one deal with loss.

Grieving can be a complicated process and is different for everyone. Here is the truth about some of the most common myths about grieving.

April 5 2025

2 mins

This content was written by our partners at BC Children’s Hospital’s Health Promotion and Health Literacy team, in collaboration with BC youth and clinicians.

Loss and Grief

Myths About Grieving

Myth: People only feel grief when someone dies

Myth: There is a ‘right’ way to grieve.

MYTH: Crying is a sign of weakness.

Myth: Grief has a time limit.

Myth: No one can help you through your grief.

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