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It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.’
I do not agree. The wounds remain.
In time, the mind, protecting its sanity,
covers them with scar tissue
and the pain lessens.
But it is never gone.
~ Rose Kennedy
Nearly a month has passed since my family experienced an event that garnered much heartache. One of those situations where you don’t know how you would handle it unless you’ve been there, done that. Even now, I’m not sure how I should feel or react. I’ve found myself going through the various stages of grief: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression and — hopefully one day — acceptance. Or something similar. I have even struggled with guilt. Yet as I move forward and the wounds still linger, the pain continues to lessen. I wish there was a quick fix to ease the transition through each stage. But I’ve been allowing myself to laugh again, while looking for joy in what remains.
What is your secret to moving forward through the grief?
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Sep 11, 2013 @ 08:39:03
There is no secret, sadly. I was in a similar situation just over 8 years ago and I found that writing anything and everything down helps with the process, as I found so many thoughts would just roll around in my head (mainly anger, depression and a fair bit of bargaining), but once they were written down, there was a sense of relief. Also take the time if you need it to chat to a professional – they can also give you some tips.
Take care. xx
Sep 11, 2013 @ 12:32:51
Thank you for sharing, Carrie. I, too, have found the act of writing to be a catharsis to help move me through … as well as talking it out until the words were no longer necessary. One step forward, two steps back, but I’m moving in the right direction. No longer stuck. Hopeful that the pieces remaining can be salvaged and polished and made into something new. Maybe even better. ~ Chris
Sep 18, 2013 @ 00:09:00
Depending on the grief take it a day at a time. If that’s to much, try an hour at a time…
Those that handle grief best take it at their own speed, not what they think others expect…
Oct 06, 2013 @ 13:33:46
I know you’ve walked this road and I’ve learned the truth of your words on my own journey. It is such a personal, individual place to be. No road signs. Potential detours. But, thankfully, I don’t believe it’s a dead end. Thank you for your insight, my friend.