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Farewell to Sorrow: Managing Emotions

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Updated on 2026-3-31

Author: AIA Content Editorial Team

For those approaching retirement, life enters a period of transition where facing the passing of loved ones becomes inevitable. Although they drift away like a kite, the thread of emotion never snaps—love and memories remain deeply rooted in the heart. Let us use this thread to learn how to coexist with grief, bid a gentle farewell, and continue moving forward.

Grief is a normal reaction after the loss of a loved one. The intensity and duration may vary across individuals. Grief reactions may also fluctuate over time, with stronger intensity on special occasions such as birthday, death anniversary, other anniversaries, or festivals. Everyone grieves in his/her own way. There is no need to compare with others. Just follow your own pace in the grieving process.

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