Embracing Grief

June 21, 2018

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Martenson Family of Funeral Homes

When a death occurs some are afraid to embrace their grief because they feel as if they have to remain strong for themselves and those around them. It is better to embrace grief than to hold it inside, there is nothing wrong with crying or feeling down. Take time to grieve, there is no actual convenient time to grieve, the pain of the loss will “sneak” up at awkward times. Let what comes come naturally.

I would say to those who mourn…look upon each day that comes as a challenge, as a test of courage. The pain will come in waves, some days worse than others, for no apparent reason. Accept the pain. Do no supress it. Never attempt to hide grief. Daphne du Maurier

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