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My mom died on Dec 6, 2019. It has been a long year. I feel like it is important that I speak out about grief - this was something I didn't understand until I lost my mom. Time does not heal all wounds. #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
The loss of someone close to you weighs heavily on you and shadows all you do. The pain lingers under the surface. People often have said, I don't know what to say or do. #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
The truth is, no one can do anything to make it better, BUT the road does not have to be lonely for the one grieving. Reach out to people you know grieving - especially as time goes on, because in some ways, the grief gets worse for a while because ... #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
we start to miss them even more. Imagine being separated from your closest person. The first bit is hard, but it has been recent since you saw them... but as time goes on, it is getting farther from when you saw them, so you begin to miss them more. #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
Simple ideas for reaching out to people grieving: 1) Tell them you care and that you are thinking/praying for them, 2) Come up with an idea for helping them (rather than just asking how can you help) - but be okay with them saying no thank you, #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
3) Be okay with sorrow when talking to the person grieving - even if it is uncomfortable, 4) Be patient with the grieving person, 5) Listen to their pain and don't worry about trying to fix it (you can't). #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
Finally, never tell a grieving person that the lost one is better off where they are now. It is hurtful - even though it may be meant as helpful. Those of us grieving are thankful to those of you who are trying. #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
