Sara Rochon lost her brother, Joseph Hanna, to Covid in April 2020 and recalls her intense grief during that period, especially as she couldn't attend his funeral. Five years later, she remembers him fondly despite the lingering sorrow. The pandemic fundamentally altered grieving rituals, leading families to cope with loss remotely. Experts highlight that many bereaved families remain deeply affected by these losses and may still struggle with unresolved grief and anger as they reflect on the impacts of the pandemic.
It was unbearable, she said. Five years later, Ms. Rochon still thinks of her brother... But her grief has changed shape.
Rituals were upended. Families were robbed of the ability to care for their loved ones, which, under normal circumstances, can help ease their emotional pain.
Just as Covid continues to affect people who are older or have underlying health conditions, it also still has a hold on bereaved families, five years on.
My grief hasn't gone away. It's just different. Ms. Rochon decided to move back to Ohio, to be closer to her family.
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