Does mourning ever end?
It's common for the grief process to take a year or longer. Grief most often gets less intense over time, but the sense of loss can last for decades. Certain events, mementos or memories can bring back strong emotions, that usually last for a short time.
Do you ever really stop grieving?
Complicated grief
The pain at a significant loss may never completely disappear, but it should ease up over time. When it doesn't—and it keeps you from resuming your daily life and relationships—it may be a sign of complicated grief.
Is it mourning forever?
Most grievers will forever feel that a part of them is missing – every day will have a void where they wish their loved one could be. Many grievers will carry at least some part of the trauma that surrounds even “expected” loss and feel a little broken or wounded in some way.
How long does it take for someone to stop mourning?
For most people their mourning period is a long process and it can take years. After about two years you are likely to know the places, events and occasions that trigger your emotions. As you start to know these, you will also learn what helps you to cope with them.