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Coping with the five stages of grief of Domantas Sabonis' departure

Grief is an awful beast. It takes its forms in many ways, from many different things. It isn't just devoted to the loss of a loved one. You can grieve when you lose your favorite t-shirt, or when your favorite band breaks up. It is all the same, but grief is never the same.

Still, there are a few guiding principles when dealing with grief. So let's figure out how we can all cope with the loss of Domantas Sabonis, together.

Denial and Isolation

First we close off our doors. We don't let anything in.