What to Do After Loss: The First Step You Can’t Skip if You Want to Heal

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When your world has just shattered, the question that races around your mind—sometimes quietly, sometimes with screaming panic is this: What am I supposed to do now?

After a devastating loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one, a painful divorce, a life-changing diagnosis, or another major transition, it’s normal to search for something—anything—to make the pain more bearable. The scramble to figure out your next steps is hella real. You know you want to feel bett...