“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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Monday Mediation: A Test of Integrity
“Calamity is the test of integrity.”-Samuel Richardson Nothing tests us like distress. The same distress we experience also tests those around us. Distress, struggle, trauma, death–they challenge our character, our honesty, our morality, our honor. Grievers must make difficult decisions and choose from options they don’t always like in order to make the best ofContinueContinue reading “Monday Mediation: A Test of Integrity”
The Trouble with Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is Challenging American Acceptance of Death
Like many people, I am interested in information about COVID-19. I read news and journal articles about the pandemic and the scientific communities prescribed methods of handling it. I follow the debates about masks and the realness of the disease. I watch people flood beaches and vacation as though the virus isn’t spreading. I listenContinueContinue reading “The Trouble with Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is Challenging American Acceptance of Death”
Monday Meditation: A Concentration of Patience
“Endurance is patience concentrated.”-Thomas Carlyle Grieving through this pandemic (or just living through it) is a great test of endurance. Grief, like our current pandemic atmosphere, is full of uncertainty, new and unavoidable stressors to face, emotional and mental fatigue, and a need to develop new problem-solving skills. Although the pandemic feels endless, there isContinueContinue reading “Monday Meditation: A Concentration of Patience”
Grief 101: Does grief follow the same pattern for everyone?
In short, No. More evidence for the “grief is unique” discussion is that grief manifests in various patterns, further confirming that we can’t (and shouldn’t) tell others that we know exactly what they are going through and that we have the perfect solution to “fix” them. George A. Bonanno, Professor of Clinical Psychology at ColumbiaContinueContinue reading “Grief 101: Does grief follow the same pattern for everyone?”
Grief 101: How Long Does Grief Last?
Answer: As long as it needs.