Dealing With Loss 

A Response to a Weekly Letter 

I very infrequently deal with loss, however, early in my life my grandfather passed away, which was a very major event in my life. Although I was very young (7 years old) my grandfathers death has made a significant impact on my life. I very clearly remember not feeling sad, just confused. It wasn't that I didn't understand the concept of death (I very much did), however, I kept asking myself "why did this happen to me and my family?" Eventually I came to a point of acceptance, however, the process of dealing with this loss has shaped who I am today.