Lately I’ve been fascinated by those who consider themselves to be grief experts, the self-appointed title, that is. Not the ones who have grief counseling or grief studies training. Now—I value lived, embodied experiences. But, I realize that, if I do—
Your post struck me very deeply. I started writing a response, but the topic, being so deep and intimate, would maybe not resonate with other readers. What I know is that what I have endured makes me a better listener, and a more empathetic person. I care and I hurt.
I’ve been on a long journey of recovery. It never ends. It just changes as I process. But loss never goes away.
Oh Margaret, it is certainly up to you what you share regarding your story and grief journey, but I don't want you to stop yourself because you think that others cannot relate. What I have learned/experienced is that usually someone does need to hear it. I think we need all the stories of grief and healing because in telling them we heal and also we help others. Love and light and healing energy to you. <3
I just don’t want to be someone’s trigger. I had some pretty sensitive things occur. Other things may just not be relatable for some people and I would be rambling.
Your post struck me very deeply. I started writing a response, but the topic, being so deep and intimate, would maybe not resonate with other readers. What I know is that what I have endured makes me a better listener, and a more empathetic person. I care and I hurt.
I’ve been on a long journey of recovery. It never ends. It just changes as I process. But loss never goes away.
Oh Margaret, it is certainly up to you what you share regarding your story and grief journey, but I don't want you to stop yourself because you think that others cannot relate. What I have learned/experienced is that usually someone does need to hear it. I think we need all the stories of grief and healing because in telling them we heal and also we help others. Love and light and healing energy to you. <3
I just don’t want to be someone’s trigger. I had some pretty sensitive things occur. Other things may just not be relatable for some people and I would be rambling.
I understand that, but I also think sometimes people need to hear others’ survivor stories. I know I have at points, anyways.