Death of a Loved One

How Brains Process the Death of a Loved One

That brain fog happens for a reason

Heather McLeod

Nov 9, 2018 · 4 min read

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Once upon a time, not so long ago, before my husband died of cancer, I was a capable person. I could multitask the heck out of 14-hour workdays and juggle dozens of to-dos with efficiency.

I would go to the hardware store for item X and, while there, also remember to get items Y and Z.