The Grieving Process Grief is one’s own personal process of loss. During this process of grieving certain events may take place. It is normal to experience a variety of emotional responses which include, shock, or disbelief, anger or depression, guilt, and finally acceptance. You may discover that your feelings are very uncomfortable. Unless you realize that these feelings are normal and similar to the feelings that nearly most grieving persons experience. Those who can ac¬ knowledge their grief and learn healthily ways to express their pain can than free their emotional energy to focus on life and the