I am tempted to just say that the playlist for this stage should be all of previous playlists for the other six stages previous to this one. That's what, to me, acceptance is. Feeling all these things and going through it and coming out on the other side okay. It is hard to believe that we ever really move on. Do we just distract ourselves? I don't know. I do know it gets easier, right? Whether it... [+]

I am tempted to just say that the playlist for this stage should be all of previous playlists for the other six stages previous to this one. That's what, to me, acceptance is. Feeling all these things and going through it and coming out on the other side okay. It is hard to believe that we ever really move on. Do we just distract ourselves? I don't know. I do know it gets easier, right? Whether it's losing a loved one, a bad break up, a falling out with a friend, or just change, maybe this will help. The worst is over.

"During this, the last of the seven stages in this grief model, you learn to accept and deal with the reality of your situation. Acceptance does not necessarily mean instant happiness. Given the pain and turmoil you have experienced, you can never return to the carefree, untroubled YOU that existed before this tragedy. But you will find a way forward.

You will start to look forward and actually plan things for the future. Eventually, you will be able to think about your lost loved one without pain; sadness, yes, but the wrenching pain will be gone. You will once again anticipate some good times to come, and yes, even find joy again in the experience of living."

- recover-from-grief.com [-]