•  You have the right to experience your own unique grief.
  •  You have the right to talk about your grief.
  •  You have the right to feel a multitude of emotions.
  •  You have the right to be tolerant of your physical and emotional limits.
  •  You have the right to experience "griefbursts."
  •  You have the right to make use of ritual.
  •  You have the right to embrace your spirituality.
  •  You have the right to search for meaning.
  •  You have the right to treasure your memories. 
  •  You have the right to move toward your grief and heal.

By Alan D. Wolfelt Ph.D.