When a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness or condition, it can bring on an overwhelming flood of emotions, fears, and troubling thoughts for both the patient and family members. After all, this is uncharted, uncomfortable territory for most of us.

The loss of a loved one brings to the surface all kinds of deep and even unexpected emotions. There’s no question that the caring grief support offered by family and friends can help, but sometimes people experiencing grief and loss can feel like others don’t really understand what they’re going through.