The fear of losing a loved one is always present and can never be fully escaped, because situations arise that make us consider the possibility of separation from those we love. Losing someone is simply one of life's facts, which no one can prevent.

What is the reason for this fear?

Divorce or separation, an empty nest, a death in the family — at root, the fear comes from the fear of being alone in this world, of not being able to bear being the one left behind.

How do we overcome this fear?

Fear can consume our thoughts, which only increases the fear itself, so it's important to overcome it to live each day free of needless worry. Death is an inevitable part of life — while the time each of us has differs, the end result is always the same.

The best way to handle the fear is to confide in a trustworthy person, so they can help and understand; if too embarrassed to tell someone, keep a journal instead and let your thoughts out on paper. Spend more time with loved ones, and show how much you value them — no one knows when their time is up, and having more good memories of that person makes it easier to handle grief later.

Losing a loved one is natural, and death is a cycle. When a person dies, there is always new life being born into the world.