I've been thinking lately about the stages the LBS goes through. I know my h cycled through his stages within weeks, and is now going through an acceptance period, maybe even a deeper understanding of himself and what is important for him in his life right now.
But anyway, I know I went through some stages of my own, and I'm still going through them.
Shock Sadness/Fear Survival mode Acclimation Personal reflection/ personal changes Grief Physical illness/manifestations from stress Acceptance Fears Piecing
I don't know if it makes sense to anyone else, but this is kind of the pattern I've gone through.
