The sad fiasco of the 2022 Oscar awards relates directly to the grief process. “You have been taught only to win. Most people living in the so-called civilized parts of the world are so cut off from their sorrow they don’t know what to do except to medicate themselves.”
1) Acknowledge your loss. Don’t brush it off. Large or small, you’ve lost something you value. In this case, it could be friendship, respect of your colleagues, or damage to your image as a celebrity or role model.