Grief

[dragonyphoenix]

I was talking with a friend and the subject turned to grief. She made a comment and suddenly I became a child who’s still shocked that Mommy is gone. I’m just now realizing that distraught child will always be a part of me. And I don't mean this to be sad. Yes, the feeling was but of course I should always miss my Mom, even if that feeling isn't always at the forefront of my consciousness.

Also, Dad’s left me a number of voice-mails. I should really call him back.

Comments

[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

I think in our society we feel like grief is something that should be "convenient", like a tv dinner, something to have done with. We're not really equipped for the idea that grief is something that lingers, that loss informs us, changes us AND IT'S OK. There is no shame in that. Exactly!