Brummet's Conscious Blog

"Grief never ends... But it changes.  It's a passage,  not a place to stay.  Grief is not a sign of weakness.  Nor a lack of faith...  It is the price of love."  ~Author Unknown So what CAN one do for those in the throes of grief? Harvard Health , among several other grief resources that I researched, recommends encouraging the person feeling the immense weight of grief to  talk about their loved one, how they met, what the loved about them and the funny things that person did.  It is our job to support them by being ready to listen for perhaps years, as they are going to want to relive and retell their stories keeping the memories fresh and loving the person even through they have passed on. Refrain from asking frustrating questions like " How are you? " when you know the answer is they are in terrible pain.  Don't : Try to fix them because this makes them feel like they are "less-than", diminished, or judged.  Share your own grief expe...