Chapter 2: How your friend’s death may affect you

Additional losses related to the death

The grief expert says
Serena speaks about how secondary losses and the impact these have on grief.(3:22)Video transcript

We used to walk together three mornings a week. I missed her so much I stopped those walks and had to find another way to exercise. The walks were too painful.

After the death of your friend, you may be surprised or caught off guard as you notice additional or “secondary” losses. 

Click on the arrows below and watch the video to see examples of secondary losses.