In addition, we are also mourning lost habits and ways of life that are casualties of the coronavirus.Going out with friends, hugging a grandparent, even opening a door in a public place are on hold.
We need to grieve the ways of life we have lost,” according to William Glover, Ph.D., president of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA).
What makes mourning so hard is having to give up attachments – whether to people or to a way of life – that can’t be replaced.
However, some people struggle with the process more than others, and resist by responding with illusions of control, refusing to take precautions, and showing contempt for politicians and public health officials who try to explain the changing realities of daily life.
Undoubtedly, there will be new ways to maintain relationships, enjoy life, and participate in activities with family and friends.