I think the thing you offer someone in month one is that you’re still here in month five. You write this all so well- what a talent that is to be ‘in it’ and write this.
That is such a brilliant piece and probably one of the most helpful and sensible I have ever read concerning grief. As you say, just breathing is hard enough some days and things like personal hygiene can take a backseat sometimes, because in the scheme of things at that moment, who gives a shit? Just try to get through the day whatever it takes. Or doesn't. Repeat the next day. That's all.
Oh, thank you, that means a lot. And yes, it's the expectations of more (others' and our own) that add so much extra misery to the situation. We really, really just have to keep going.
I think the thing you offer someone in month one is that you’re still here in month five. You write this all so well- what a talent that is to be ‘in it’ and write this.
Thank you! ♥️
That is such a brilliant piece and probably one of the most helpful and sensible I have ever read concerning grief. As you say, just breathing is hard enough some days and things like personal hygiene can take a backseat sometimes, because in the scheme of things at that moment, who gives a shit? Just try to get through the day whatever it takes. Or doesn't. Repeat the next day. That's all.
Oh, thank you, that means a lot. And yes, it's the expectations of more (others' and our own) that add so much extra misery to the situation. We really, really just have to keep going.