"Precisely because a living being may die, it is necessary to care for that being so that it may live. Only under conditions in which the loss would matter does the value of the life appear. Thus, grievability is a presupposition for the life that matters." - Judith Butler, Frames of War: When Is... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, December 19, 2022
Sunday, December 18, 2022
"I'm so sorry," he said because after Pamela died, he promised himself that if anyone told him the smallest, saddest story, he would answer, I'm so sorry. Meaning, Yes, that happened. You couldn't believe the people who believed that not mentioning sadness was a kind of magic that could stave off... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, December 17, 2022
"Somehow, grief had seemed easier to bear when the skies were dark and a cold wind kept cats and prey inside their nests." - Erin Hunter, Bramblestar's Storm Eventually, you will love sunny days again. Don't push yourself. Like so many other phases of grief, your return to the sunshine will come... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, December 16, 2022
"There's always a last time. If you could remember every last time, you'd never stop grieving." - Jonathan Tropper, This is Where I Leave You You may be spending a lot of time feeling guilty trying to remember the last time you saw your loved one or told them how you felt. It's time to free yourself... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
"Sometimes it's your fragrance that comes to me, out of the blue, on a crowded road on a Sunday afternoon. But more often, it's memories of us that cross my mind almost every lone evening. All I want is to lessen the pain I feel every night. But every morning I wake up is another day, hopeless and... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
"For each person I lost I found a new layer of grief to cover myself with, and each time I tried to bring something of their essence into my own being - be it unconditional love, kindness and piety." - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Like your relationships in life, each grieving period is unique. Thinking... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
"All you need is one safe anchor to keep you grounded when the rest of your life spins out of control." - Katie Kacvinsky Think of one activity that you do that makes you feel grounded. It should be something that is low-stress and that doesn't require you to make any decisions. Take 20 minutes for... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, December 12, 2022
"Grief will shut your eyes off from the world, but Love opens them back up to see its beauty." - Rachel Walden You probably only see the beauty in the world in little flashes right now. Treasure those moments. They represent hope and healing, and will only grow over time. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, December 11, 2022
"Allow yourself to be an anchor and anchored by others." - Asa Don Brown As you become connected to others who are grieving, you will find that there are times when you are the anchor and times when you need one. Take pride in being there for someone else. By consoling another person who is... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
"In the support group, the counselor had said: When you lose a loved one, you feel as if you're inside a confined space. Everyone else will seem to be careening along outside of this space. In time, you will become aware of an opening you are going to have to step through. It might be... a new job,... Sign in to see full entry.