I would say that grief is one of the MOST stressful things a person can go through, especially if it concerns someone or some thing very close to you. It can last for months and adds to the mental load of an already stressful situation ten fold! Hopefully, like you said, they get some help and , as always, they (and you!) are always welcome here to vent, chat, or just be with people who really get it! Keep on keepin' on, DPM