On Grief

[dreki8]

This is possibly going to be a depressing or unintentionally offensive post, so move on if you are not in the mood for that

Comments

[davrtayl]

second corinthians passage

romans passage

when in doubt, go to the Word of God.

[dreki8]

Thanks.

[dreki8]

Again, thanks. I guess I'll stop aksing this kind of thing the more I learn.

[davrtayl]

whoa, never stop asking! hever stop learning, either. i guarantee that if you stop one, you'll stop the other.

[kizmitbastet]

I have so many thoughts on the topic of grief, but it is difficult to put them in print. Perhaps the next time we see each other, I can share some of my experience. (A major part of my job is as a bereavement counselor. I have had to try and help people cope with the loss of a spouse, parent, friend, partner, child, sibling, cousin, etc.) I learn more each day. The most important thing I have learned is that just being present does help. More than you know. Not having the "right" thing to say. It may not exist. Not being able to "fix" it. You can't. But being there. Providing touch, if that is appropriate. Letting her know that although her pain is very different from anyone else's, you still feel pain about the loss, and want to help. Don't ever underestimate how much just being there can help. And God Bless you for being willing to help her. Grief is painful. Grief is hard. Grief is exhausting. Take care of yourself while you try to care for others. We love and miss you.

[dreki8]

Thanks, see this is why I post this stuff, I knew you worked with people who lose others, I guess I just didn't think to ask you. Thanks.