For some, it may take several years to work through profound loss and grief. This is the “no end in sight” emotional turmoil that requires the insight of a professional. For others, there may be a defining moment such as remarriage or the birth of a child that clearly signifies the end of grief. Because your emotions do not conform to life’s infrastructure, you alone will know when grief no longer demands the investment of your heart. Grief does not last a lifetime.