Many professions - paramedics, police, firefighters - involve helping people in traumatic circumstances but witnessing trauma has its own effects that can haunt people for life.

Many professions - paramedics, police, firefighters - involve helping people in traumatic circumstances but witnessing trauma has its own effects that can haunt people for life.
The death of a brother or sister during the teenage years can affect how young people develop independence, romantic relationships and even career paths.
The experience of grief is very individual, and while death may end a life, it doesn't end a relationship.