For those who have lost a signi cant person, it can be dif cult to realize the future will bring hope and healing. To help  ll the void, there will come a time when those who are grieving begin to think about the important people in their lives. It could be an aunt, uncle, grandparent, neighbor, friend, counselor/psychologist, teacher, religious leader, a big brother or sister, or even a new step-parent. This is what happened to me. There were many good friends and relatives that helped me through the dif cult period after the loss of my father, and I began to develop several new interests. Once again I began to enjoy and appreciate what life had to offer.
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