Often we’re not just grieving the loss of the person themselves but we’re also grieving the loss of the various roles they filled in our life. Here are just some of the roles people take on.

Best Friend, Income Earner, Co-parent, Travel Companion, Cook, Cleaner, Finance Expert, IT Assistant, Mentor, Mechanic, Sexual Partner, Life of the Party, +1 for Activities, Driver, Navigator, Heart of the Family, Gift buyer, Gift giver, Social Planner, Trouble Maker, Confidant, Calming presence, Protector, Elder, Playmate, Care Giver, The Future, Cuddler

Which of these roles did you lose when you lost someone?