Joanne was frequently known to say "Grief touches grief." That is certainly true. Frequently I've said that death is often followed by a conspiracy of silence. Persons encountering a bereaved person often make the mistake of assuming mentioning the deceased will upset the one who has experienced the loss. This fallacy ignores the reality that the bereaved is filled with thoughts and memories of the dear departed. Far from disturbing talk of the one who has died such talk reassures that the loved one is not forgotten. That is healing and therapeutic.
Part of the pain of grief endured is the realization that the passage of time means fewer persons remember the deceased. "Tell me about __________." Is a welcome invitation to the griever to talk about the beloved.
Takk for alt,
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