Is it normal to grieve for so long

[Lizzy]

Thank you all so much. I think I do a little better each year with the way I cope with my grief. This year I am trying to focus on my creative outlets.One of the perks of my jobs is creating art with the kids in my pre-school class.I really can't explain it but when I am doing something like painting with the kids I feel at peace.I still have my moments where I find myself wanting to close myself into my bedroom and sleep the day away.When my boys are home I push myself through, it is harder when they are with their Dad.