Alejandro There are several stages of grief . Denial Denying it gives you time to more gradually absorb the news and begin to process it. This is a common defense mechanism and helps numb you to the intensity of the situation Anger Where denial may be considered a coping mechanism, anger is a masking effect. Anger is hiding many of the emotions and pain that you carry. This anger may be redirected at other people, While your rational brain knows the object of your anger isn’t to blame, your feelings in that moment are too intense to feel that. Anger may mask itself in feelings like bitterness or resentment. Bargaining During grief, you may feel vulnerable and helpless. In those moments of intense emotions, it’s not uncommon to look for ways to regain control or to want to feel l

