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We are caught in a kaleidoscope of emotions: rage at the murderer, desire for revenge, sorrow at the pain of our loved one, and intense anxiety about the security of our world. We think we should have been able to prevent the death and are tormented by guilt. We have a hard time sleeping, and when sleep finally comes we have terrible nightmares. Those who have lost a loved one to murder have all the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. Like all grief, however, the experience and process of traumatic grief is different for everyone. >>more info<<