Expect grief to be a lot of grief
November 21, 2017
Your grief will take more energy than you would have ever imagined.
— Therese A. Rando, How to Go on Living When Someone You Love Dies
Grief is more than one feeling. Depending on the nature of the loss, it may become a temporary way of life. It may last eight weeks or eight years.
Let go of any judgments you have about grief and about how long you think it should take to get over that loss. Instead, practice compassion for other people and for yourself.
Keep your expectations realistic. Give anyone who’s grieving, whether it’s yourself or someone else, more latitude than you think could possibly be needed.
God, there’s a lot of broken hearts on this planet. Please help heal them all, including mine.
From the book: More Language of Letting Go
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About the author
In addiction and recovery circles, Melody Beattie is a household name. She is the best-selling author of numerous books.
One of Melody's more recent titles is The Grief Club, which was published in 2006. This inspirational book gives the reader an inside look at the miraculous phenomenon that occurs after loss--the being welcomed into a new "club" of sorts, a circle of people who have lived through similar grief and pain, whether it be the loss of a child, a spouse, a career, or even one's youth.
For more information about Melody and her books, visit the author's official website