Five Identities of Grievers
Berger identifies five ways of grieving, as exemplified by:
- The nomads
Nomads have not yet resolved their grief and do not seem to understand the loss that has affected their lives.
- The memorialists
This identity is committed to preserving the memory of the loved one that they have lost.
- The normalizers
This identity is committed to re-creating a sense of family and community.
- The activists
This identity focuses on helping other people who are dealing with the same disease or with the same issues that caused their loved one's death.
- The seekers
This identity will adopt religious, philosophical, or spiritual beliefs to create meaning in their lives.
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