Memorial Website, Online Memorials, Virtual Memorials by RiverofMemories.com: A Personal Guide To Grieving and Bereavement A Personal Guide To Grieving and Bereavement ================================================================================ By Jenna Fetherolf on 05 January, 2009 03:18:00 There are few things in life that affect us as deeply and as permanently as the death of someone we love. How do we move forward? How do we find peace? How do we begin to heal from our loss? When we are actively grieving, answering these questions may at times consume us. Each individual’s experience with grief is personal and unique, but there are also common components of grieving. Learning about these components and recognizing them in your own experience can help you to move through your grief in healthy ways. This article is meant to serve as a ladder out of the disorienting aspects of grieving. The facts and ideas presented here can be thought of as the rungs on the ladder. The way you experience the climb is your own personal journey.