How do I overcome a major death in the family? It seems to be tearing my family apart.

You don't get over the death of a loved one. You get through it. Life changes. You find a new normal. Always carrying the memories you shared in your heart. The path will have so many ups and downs but the important part is moving forward and opening up to love. Your loved one would want you to find peace and joy. Eventually it will come.

It is hard I agree, just stay strong and positive, members of your family could be stressed out and so could you but encourage them to communicate and share their feelings. Even if you are crying its better to cry together then alone. Wish you and your family the best!

Please look for a family therapist/counselor to help all of you talk about it and to find out how to deal.

It is best that you allow everyone the time to grieve individually but to also remind each other that you are all in pain and are there for one another... hopefully after a while the mutual pain of the death will bring the family closer together rather than separate it.

I can understand it's so painful. So... painful! I'd share advice based on situation, but I am unable to do so. Knowing that the one who has passed is no longer in pain is one form of solace. Also, being the peace-keeper might help from time to time during fights. Of course, it may or may not work for you when you're having a hard time yourself, but please try never the less? Sending you hugs and loads of strength. I'm so very sorry you're going through that. I really hope you find some strength, and the memories of your loved one keeps you and your family going. :)

Grieving for the loss of a close person could be challenging and it takes time to heal and overcome the pain you shouldn't rush in healing it takes time and rushing the feelings wont help much. Surrounding yourself with friends and family could help as well as talking about your feelings. They could help guide you and offer help and advice. Studies have shown that grieving with someone who is also grieving for the same person could result to a healthier and natural way of emotionally overcoming a loss of a close person and also form a strong bond with the person you might be grieving with.

One thing to remember when it comes to a death in the family or to someone you knew, is that every person will process the death differently. This includes the the manner in which they grieve and the length of their grief. This can be really hard of families especially if they don't understand why they are grieving the way they are. If there seems to be too mush stress within the family due to the recent death, a suggestion to grief counseling could be an option or even plan a time for the family to sit down and attempt to talk about how they are feeling.