"Grief is a universal human experience, yet it continues to make many people uncomfortable. We may repress its expression in ourselves for fear of being too messy; we may avoid discussing other people's losses because we "don't know what to say." Writing can be a powerful tool when it comes to articulating and processing painful emotions, and reading stories that deal with taboo subjects openly can increase our empathy for and comfort with difficult topics."
"Rather than feeling intimidated about what to say to the grieving, try giving space to their experiences. Grief is not a journey with an end point but rather morphs and changes over time."
"Turning to everything from philosophy to the Bible to popular culture in her new book, Rapp Black explores how people through the ages have made art from suffering, and the deeply human truth that hardships do not preclude creativity, joy, nuance, and "having fun.""
Grief is a universal human experience, yet many people feel uncomfortable with it and may avoid expressing it. Some people repress their own grief out of fear of being messy, while others avoid discussing someone else’s loss because they do not know what to say. Writing and other creative expression can help the bereaved articulate and process painful emotions and can reduce isolation. Reading stories that openly address taboo subjects can increase empathy and comfort with difficult topics. Instead of trying to find the perfect words, giving space to the grieving person’s experience can be more helpful. Grief does not end like a journey; it morphs and changes over time.
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