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Heartbreak like Physical Injury
- Heartbreak recovery resembles healing a physical injury with an acute painful phase followed by gradual rehabilitation.
- The emotional pain transitions from intense shock to manageable discomfort if properly cared for over time.
Breakup Is a Death
- A breakup is essentially a death: of the relationship, identity, and shared dreams.
- Grieving the loss involves acknowledging this profound ending and the life changes it brings.
Five Nonlinear Grief Stages
- The five stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, and they don't follow a linear sequence.
- Being stuck in stages other than acceptance can hinder healing, so progressing through them is crucial.