Grief is a profound, multifaceted emotional response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or something that has died or departed, to which a bond or affection was formed. It’s characterized by feelings of sorrow, heartache, and distress, often accompanied by physical symptoms like tears or illness. Grief can also arise from the loss of physical or abstract things such as a job, a relationship, or a sense of safety. The process of grieving varies among individuals, affecting one’s thoughts, emotions, and daily activities.

“Growth” refers to the process of increasing in size, quantity, value, or strength. It can be applied in various contexts such as biological (referring to physical development of living organisms), economic (indicating a rise in a nation’s production of goods and services), personal (denoting self-improvement and gaining of knowledge and skills), or business (signifying expansion in terms of clientele, revenue, or market share). In essence, growth represents progressive advancement or development from a simpler or lower state to a more complex or higher one.