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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hate using the word normal so maybe typical is better what is a typical emotional response to the loss of a parent? My spouse lost their dad and they cried and were upset a few day but then went back to normal. Like it didn't happen. Would you say that's a typical emotional response? Or are they not dealing with it?[/quote]

Is the other parent alive or not? Are they handling the funeral, paperwork, various arrangements?

If not, does your spouse have to help make arrangements with their sibling? Give a eulogy speech, call friends & family, handle the estate, clean up & sell the home apt unit?

Who is handling all of that?

Often that person has to grieve in cycles and get $hit done at the same time. [/quote]

It can happen both ways.  When my FIL died we were very focused on helping my MIL.  When my MIL died there were just so many things to deal with  in order to deal with the cars, the property, closing accounts.  Death has a lot of logistics, even with a lawyer helping you out.[/quote]

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