Types of Grief
Everyone has experienced grief in their lives. Below you will find a list of some types of grief. If you have experienced one of these and feel your story would be a good fit for our podcast we'd love to hear from you. Click the button below to be taken to our Guest page. Once you fill out the page we will contact you for an interview.
Types of Grief
Loss of Stability
Job loss or financial instability. Loss of a home due to eviction, foreclosure, or natural disaster. Changes in societal norms or cultural shifts.
Loss of Safety
Experiencing or witnessing trauma (e.g., violence, abuse, war, natural disasters). Feeling unsafe due to personal circumstances or societal issues.
Loss of Material Possessions
Theft, destruction, or loss of sentimental items. Downsizing or losing cherished belongings due to a move or life transition.
Abstract or Symbolic Losses
Loss of a sense of control over your life or circumstances. Loss of trust in others or the world after betrayal or trauma. Grieving changes in one’s community, culture, or environment (e.g., climate change, gentrification).
Loss of Time
Regret over missed opportunities or time lost to illness, addiction, or caregiving. Realizing life won’t go back to “normal” after significant events (e.g., pandemic-related losses).
Loss of Beloved Animals
Death of a pet or service animal. Having to rehome an animal or seeing them suffer from illness or injury.
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Loss of a Person
Loss of Identity or Role
Loss of Health
Loss of Relationships
Loss of Dreams and Expectations
Death of a family member, friend, or loved one. Miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Loss of a partner through separation, divorce, or estrangement. Death of a mentor or someone who significantly influenced your life.
Retirement or career changes. Empty nest syndrome as children grow up and leave home. Loss of independence due to illness, aging, or disability. Change in marital or parental status (e.g., divorce, infertility).
Personal diagnosis of chronic illness, terminal illness, or disability. Watching a loved one decline due to illness. Mental health struggles such as anxiety or depression.
Breakup of friendships, romantic relationships, or family bonds. Moving to a new place and losing proximity to loved ones. Estrangement from family or friends due to conflict.
Unfulfilled life plans or aspirations (e.g., not achieving career goals, unfulfilled travel plans). Infertility or the inability to build a desired family. Loss of religious faith or spiritual grounding.
