“There is sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”-Washington Irving This will be a difficult week for many. Supporters may encourage grievers to perk up because itContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: Sacred Tears”
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Grief 101: How Long Does Grief Last?
Answer: As long as it needs.
The Right to Fall Apart
“I am worried about her,” my aunt said from behind me. “She cried at the hospital when Eileen died. She wouldn’t let her go.” I sat on the kneeler next to my mother’s casket before and after her wake rather than sitting in a chair across the room from her. I wanted to sit nextContinueContinue reading “The Right to Fall Apart”