Luke's wife, Kimberlee, died from complications in childbirth 14 months ago. For the first 8 months or so following his wife's death, Luke was immersed in parenting his newborn daughter, Megan, as single father. His sleep and eating patterns have been erratic, and he was generally exhausted. At the 12-month anniversary of Kimberlee's death, Megan took her first steps, and Luke fell into despair and lethargy. He was intermittently sorrowful that Kimberlee was missing their daughter grow up and angry at her for leaving him alone to parent Megan. He continued to take care of his daughter but missed Kimberlee intensely, as though she died days ago instead of a year ago. Since her death, Luke has worn his wife's wedding ring on a chain around his neck. It hangs under his shirt, and he is comforted by its presence; a week ago, Luke discovered the chain had broken and the ring was gone at the end of the day. He went into a full-blown panic, tearing his house, car, and office apart searching for the ring. He did not find the ring and became inconsolable. Two days later, he thought to ask at his gym and the ring was there in the lost and found. Luke was overcome and burst into tears. Feeling overwhelmed, Luke sought help from a counselor who quickly referred him to a grief therapist.

1. What category of grief reaction is Luke experiencing?
2. What role does Kimberlee's wedding ring play for Luke?
3. Which task(s) of mourning do you believe Luke is struggling with? Give reasons for your answer.