What weird, strange, or unusual things do people do when they are mourning the death of a loved one?

What weird, strange, or unusual things do people do when they are mourning the death of a loved one?
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answer:I lost more than 100 lbs right after my dad died. My mother was not herself (no laughter, no jokes, no sicializing) for more that 2 years after her husband died. People could change careers, set off on a world travel adventure, or change their lives (end a relationship, move).
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