I'm Back... been gone a long time...

I am sorry you are coming back to us after such a sad time, but IMAm glad you are coming back. Congratulations on finishing your degree. I don't think a few B's will affect your average much, and once you get out into the work force, people seldom ask about your GPA...it is nice to have the confidence that doing well in school can give you, but in the work world, it us more about what you did yesterday:) If you feel that having a professional to talk to would help you, then looking into counseling might e a good idea. But it is ok to be sad when something sad happens to you. If you have good friends and family that support you, will listen when you want to talk and not press when you don't, then it is sometime possible to work through feelings on your own. Once you are done with school, you might want to set up a schedule for yourself that has structure and activities - a time that you get up every day, a planned breakfast that is easy to make, some exercise, some job searching activities, something comforting/spiritual(prayer, church, meditation, reading, yoga...). Also plan things to make yourself have contact with others. Treat yourself to coffee and sit at the coffee shop with your computer, the newspaper, or a book. Visit the library. seek out someplace where you can volunteer. The TOPS group might be a good place. If you cannot find a job in your field, think about some kind of summer job to bring in some cash and fill up some time. The more active you can e at it, the better. Be kind to yourself. It takes years to grieve a loss...there are a lot of dark days, but they eventually lessen, and you suddenly realize that you are happy. For me, working on my weight when I feel out f control has been a good thing because it gives me something to feel is an accomplishment. But it is also OK to just hold on if that is all you can do. Feel free to post often, about where ever you are in your journey. If you want to, you might cheek out the bereavement board too. The people there are actively grieving and some people find it comforting to hear from other in the same situation. Best wishes SJ