Posted on 09/16/2011 8:11:02 PM PDT by Salvation
That is little comfort to those in the grips of deepest grief, but it may help us who are looking on or trying to help. And it also helps to remember that words are not always necessary. Pious platitudes can make grief more difficult, but by simply being present, we make Christ present also.
A devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows can also be of immense value in times of deep grief.
Blessings and hugs for you.
I tend to think that the grief is different depending on who we have lost. Not better or worse, but just different.
I have never lost a child but I imagine that it would feel like having your heart cut out.
For me, losing a spouse is like being cut in half, vertically, right down the middle, so half of me seems to be missing.
Even losing a job can cause a deep grief in a family. Or relocating and losing one’s supportive friends.
Welcome home, FRiend!
God bless you. Losing a child must be so difficult.
Yes, there is concern for those who seem to ignore the grief and not deal with it.
The phases of grief according to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
1. Denial
2. Bargaining
3. Anger
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
She also talks about Reaching out to others as a step of grief, but doesn’t really list it in her initial list.
You got that right in these very troubling economic times.
Thank you for posting this.
Most welcome. Sometimes people do not want to talk about grief, but it is so important to deal with it.
Thank you. Yes, you are right about the loss of a child.
I just cannot imagine life without my husband. I think I would feel as you do.
God bless you.
Thank you, FRiend.
I lost my boy at 20, when he killed himself. I was away for the weekend serving at a Tres Dias weekend (an ecumenical Cursillo) and when I came back I found him. Every day I want to be with him. It was a year ago this week.
I can’t even imagine the heartache you must be feeling.
Prayers for you. Hugs to you.
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