How do we cope? The 7 stages of grief pretty much applies for me. After over 3 years Im exactly at point 5.
Depression and anger were the hardest to deal with. Im already feeling point 7 being acceptance.

1. SHOCK & DENIAL-

2. PAIN & GUILT-

3. ANGER

4. "DEPRESSION", REFLECTION, LONELINESS
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5. THE UPWARD TURN-

6. RECONSTRUCTION & WORKING THROUGH-

7. ACCEPTANCE & HOPE-