WAGUZARI

The act of regaining something lost

Project Overview

Grieving a major loss isn't a linear path, but a rollercoaster of emotions, as psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's five stages illustrate. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and eventually, acceptance mark the journey, though individuals navigate them differently. Inspired by the Urdu term "Waguzari," meaning reclaiming something lost, this project delves into these stages, offering a hopeful message: healing is possible, and even amidst grief, growth can emerge. It's a tribute to those navigating their own emotional journeys, reminding them that even in the darkest times, the potential for reclaiming something lost remains.

Denial

Feeling numb is common in the early days after a loss or bereavement. Some people at first may carry on as if nothing has happened.

Anger

In this stage, the individual recognises that denial cannot continue and confronts with the loss, they become frustrated.

Bargaining

Bargaining is a stage of grief that helps one to hold on to hope and start looking for solutions in a situation of intense pain.

Depression

During the depression stage, one feels helpless about their present reality and the inevitability of the loss they’ve experienced.

Acceptance

Acceptance is more about how one acknowledges the losses they’ve experienced. It is at this stage where faith develops and growth follows.