The first is the temptation to pretend that you are fully recovered when you’re not. As you have undoubtedly discovered, most people are uncomfortable with grief. As long as you are visibly grieving, they may avoid you if they can. Since all of us need acceptance, especially in times of grief and loss, it is natural to hide your grief in order to be accepted. This may seem to work for a time, but in actuality it only delays the healing process. The rejection you may be experiencing is not personal,