The Paradox of Grief
October 30, 2008 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Affirmations of Life
I am constantly surprised at how many paradoxes there are during the grief and bereavement cycle. Let me share some
How death makes you value life
How you are tired during the day and can’t sleep at night
How you miss those irritating habits somehow the most
How loneliness happens most in crowds
How you are strong when people expect you to be weak, and how you are weak when people expect you to be strong
How you cry even with no tears
I am sure I have missed some out, as most days I think widows and widowers struggle with two conflicting thoughts, with emotional rollercoaster feelings and …read more
