Hi Neena, I too have been away from writing and substack for 6 weeks-a busy summer, but not with trauma. Healing thoughts to you if you are dealing with difficulties. I live in the USA and had no clue that there was a national grief day. Not advertised in anyway here! Strangely though, or serendipitously, I found myself advocating for myself and educating others once again on my own grief health process that was interfered with and brought me to stand ground, express what was insensitive in a calm way, and share a way to help me go forward- when some of Laura’s (sacred to me) but meaningless to some others were thrown in a dumpster, and deemed unretrievable. I shared the story and someone else ordered replacement items. though largely un-replacable , this gesture of kindness toward me was much appreciated, and I welcome it. Thx for letting me share.
So much we grieving moms discover as new (albeit painful) truths every day. So much we grieving moms wish we didn't ever have to know - in-fact no mom should ever have to know. My heart is in quiet tears of pain to know what you (and many grieving moms, including me) had to endure. And my heart is in warm appreciation for the calm sensitivity with which you upheld your truth while maintaining utmost dignity. That truly is an act of courage only a grieving mom would know, be & understand. Blessings also to the kind soul who with their own wisdom reached out to you.
I am currently in the US (EST timezone). It would be nice to connect in voice (over phone or zoom). If you like the idea please share your phone number at - growwithneena@gmail.com & I would call you at mutually suitable time.
Take care dear Susan and continue to shower your compassion on all, importantly including yourself.
Grief doesn't decrease with time; may be we grow and grief seems smaller with passage of time. Beautiful and thought provoking piece, Madam. I remember one incident when in one of the Nordic Countries, there was a mass shooting; the families affected and society at large gathered and they cried for the lost lives. it was so therapeutic.
Sometimes Grief has no closure. And that too is ok as long as there are no pathological or medical complications, in which case professional help should be taken. Please do stay engaged for previous & future posts as well.
Hi Neena, I too have been away from writing and substack for 6 weeks-a busy summer, but not with trauma. Healing thoughts to you if you are dealing with difficulties. I live in the USA and had no clue that there was a national grief day. Not advertised in anyway here! Strangely though, or serendipitously, I found myself advocating for myself and educating others once again on my own grief health process that was interfered with and brought me to stand ground, express what was insensitive in a calm way, and share a way to help me go forward- when some of Laura’s (sacred to me) but meaningless to some others were thrown in a dumpster, and deemed unretrievable. I shared the story and someone else ordered replacement items. though largely un-replacable , this gesture of kindness toward me was much appreciated, and I welcome it. Thx for letting me share.
Hello Susan
So much we grieving moms discover as new (albeit painful) truths every day. So much we grieving moms wish we didn't ever have to know - in-fact no mom should ever have to know. My heart is in quiet tears of pain to know what you (and many grieving moms, including me) had to endure. And my heart is in warm appreciation for the calm sensitivity with which you upheld your truth while maintaining utmost dignity. That truly is an act of courage only a grieving mom would know, be & understand. Blessings also to the kind soul who with their own wisdom reached out to you.
I am currently in the US (EST timezone). It would be nice to connect in voice (over phone or zoom). If you like the idea please share your phone number at - growwithneena@gmail.com & I would call you at mutually suitable time.
Take care dear Susan and continue to shower your compassion on all, importantly including yourself.
Neena
Hi Neena, Thank you! I just emailed you!
Grief doesn't decrease with time; may be we grow and grief seems smaller with passage of time. Beautiful and thought provoking piece, Madam. I remember one incident when in one of the Nordic Countries, there was a mass shooting; the families affected and society at large gathered and they cried for the lost lives. it was so therapeutic.
So true Dheeraj Ji
Sometimes Grief has no closure. And that too is ok as long as there are no pathological or medical complications, in which case professional help should be taken. Please do stay engaged for previous & future posts as well.
Grief is also our companion as you rightly said - we always encounter it. Only how do we meet with grief decides our journey course.
Very enlightening piece.
Yes