Post by Ngozi Ezi-Ashi (@CoreWellnessNg)

Day 10
Grief is the natural emotional response to losing someone we love. In Amina’s case, her sadness, guilt, and questions reflect her attempt to process the reality of her father’s death.

Trauma, on the other hand, comes from the sudden, overwhelming, and frightening nature of the loss. Amina’s nightmares, hyper-vigilance, and fear that other loved ones might also die are signs of trauma layered on top of grief.

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