If your loss was a sudden one and totally unexpected, the shock of the event can be totally numbing. A tragedy like this can sever your emotions, shutting down your ability to think logically and therefore preventing you from having to deal with the reality of the situation. This is your body's way of protecting you until you are able to manage. Unfortunately, tears can be both a cleansing and healing antidote to a tragic situation and without this release; emotions can be bottled up and gradually builds.

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