Such important points! Grief is as unique to an individual as a fingerprint. How we grieve is based on a huge number of factors, gender identity but one.
Personally, I think most of us would do well to grieve in more ways than we feel naturally inclined toward. Because so many of us have been conditioned to only express grief in certain very limited and proscribed ways. Which hurts us all and makes it harder to get the grief out. Which is, of course, how we heal.
Many thanks for your affirming words, and for sharing your thoughts on this complex & layered matter. Respect & agree fully with your wise advice. Look forward to l learning more from you.
Such important points! Grief is as unique to an individual as a fingerprint. How we grieve is based on a huge number of factors, gender identity but one.
Personally, I think most of us would do well to grieve in more ways than we feel naturally inclined toward. Because so many of us have been conditioned to only express grief in certain very limited and proscribed ways. Which hurts us all and makes it harder to get the grief out. Which is, of course, how we heal.
Thank you for a very interesting piece.
Many thanks for your affirming words, and for sharing your thoughts on this complex & layered matter. Respect & agree fully with your wise advice. Look forward to l learning more from you.
Thank you for highlighting such a vital dimension that often holds us prisoners, even in our grief.
Many thanks Ronita for your thoughtful observation. Please share this piece with those you think would benefit from it.