First, don't expect others to understand the depth of your loss, especially those who are either incapable or unwilling to offer you comfort. Remember, there are many people who do not consider the death of an adult sibling to be a major loss, and so their reaction naturally reflects this viewpoint. Second, when it comes to grief, heed the warnings of the Voice Within. This voice, when acknowledged, can become a helpful guide through the confusing maze of emotions you've probably never felt before. Throughout this book, I stress the importance of tossing away the timetables and rejecting the
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