Grief is the emotional reaction to a major loss. It happens if you lose a person, pet, or thing. It's also natural to feel pain when you lose your health, job, relationship, etc. Grief also occurs before the actual loss happens. For example, you can start feeling the pain of a sick loved one or before a divorce. This kind of build up helps you get ready for the main event. There is no standard time for grieving. People adjust to loss by taking a few months or taking more