Fun fact, the 5 stages was developed as a general pattern for people with terminal illnesses coming to terms with their own death, not for people grieving the death of those close to them.
That's true, but it became clear that others would experience similar emotions.
Also according to the Wikipedia, the author regretted writing them in a way that suggested they're a linear progression of steps. I've only actually heard the steps used as a sitcom plot point (Monk, Scrubs).
Also, grief doesn't happen in stages. Someone can have accepted something one day and are then upset over it the next. They haven't gone backwards, that's just how grief works.
Fun fact, the 5 stages was developed as a general pattern for people with terminal illnesses coming to terms with their own death, not for people grieving the death of those close to them.
That's true, but it became clear that others would experience similar emotions.
Also according to the Wikipedia, the author regretted writing them in a way that suggested they're a linear progression of steps. I've only actually heard the steps used as a sitcom plot point (Monk, Scrubs).
Also, grief doesn't happen in stages. Someone can have accepted something one day and are then upset over it the next. They haven't gone backwards, that's just how grief works.