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Thursday, February 3, 2022

The Brick Part - Twelve

Getting There Some may wonder how anyone could get to the point where they could even begin to think about harming themselves. Those who frequently think about hurting themselves wonder what it would be like to smile every day. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of reasons people become depressed to... Sign in to see full entry.

The Brick - Part Eleven

Right about here, I was beginning to call my friend several times a day. There were times where he did not answer me. He would tell me that he was too depressed to talk. I can believe that. The next day, he posted this: Tuesday night, my body finally regained control over my emotions, and I slept... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Brick - Part Ten

I woke up a few days later to find this note in my email. It was time-stamped about four AM, so I knew that Dave had moved into the 'I can't sleep' period of grief. I had suffered from the inability to sleep for more than an hour for about two weeks. I remember drifting in a dream world where all I... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

The Brick - Part Nine

The following entry came the day after cremation. With that finality behind him, Dave was reflecting at the times that he had treated his wife with less than kind words. I'm not saying that he mistreated his wife or was less than a good husband. His relationship with his wife was vastly different... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 31, 2022

The Brick - Part Eight

Words From My Friend In the opening of this book, I mentioned my friend Dave losing his wife. I believe that she was 73 and had been ill for quite a long time. He knew that her time was winding down, but I think what caused the massive upheaval in his emotions was the way her doctor had told him... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 30, 2022

The Brick Part Seven

Deeper Waters "All things of grace and beauty such that one holds them to one's heart have a common provenance in pain: Their birth in grief and ashes." - Cormac McCarthy, The Road I've said it elsewhere here, and I'll probably repeat it. It has become impolite to talk about our loneliness, fears,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 29, 2022

The Brick - Seven

Getting Over Grief There is no recommended or medically prescribed amount of time to grieve. Your process depends on your age, religious beliefs, personality, and the support you will have around you. My family members handled their grief over varying periods. Everyone is different. It is hard to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 28, 2022

The Brick - Part Six

Dealing With Grief As I've said and will continue to tell you, everyone deals with grief differently and at different speeds. When my father died, the mourning cycle for my siblings and I all followed a different path. His death was back in 1994, and while I still miss him very much, I was back to... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 27, 2022

The Brick - Part Five

Grief Described Dictionary.com describes 'grief' as keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret. A cause or occasion of keen distress or sorrow. Grief is a very natural response to losing someone or something of importance to you. Emotions, such as sadness... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The Brick - Part Four

Addressing The Problems In other stories and articles, I have addressed the sudden isolation many people suffer after losing a loved one. No one means to abandon their friends; it just happens. I've seen it a dozen times. After funeral lunch, everyone will tell the recently widowed person, 'If you... Sign in to see full entry.

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