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Time after time, someone who is grieving is told to move on with their life…you should be over it by now…put it behind you…or other misguided advice. Have any of these advisors ever lost someone? How can they give out this insensitive advice?
If you are grieving and can function in your daily life and responsibilities, then your grief is normal. There is no time limit to grieving. In fact, your grief will last as long as you live. It is your grief, not someone else’s; do not let anyone tell you how or how long to grieve. You have a right to your grief.
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well said!
So true Bonnie, it’s natural and healing to grieve. Thanks for your post!
Well stated! Great post!
What you wrote is so true – thank you. I wrote a similar post yesterday, questioning how long can I continue to miss my mom based on something that was said to me by a friend (http://peace4me521.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/how-long-miss-u/). Her words not only hurt, but made me question myself and my feelings. Take care.