Acknowledge the loss, even when it feels awkward.
Because we’re so uncomfortable about grief some people decide to say nothing. It makes us so uncomfortable to be around somebody else’s pain that folks will literally cross the street to avoid feeling awkward.
Saying nothing is a terrible thing to do to your grieving person. It makes them feel like no one cares or remembers. It makes them feel invisible. So not only have they lost their person, they’ve also lost their people.
How about you? Have you had people refuse to acknowledge your loss or even go out of their way to avoid you entirely?
This video is a clip from the documentary SPEAKING GRIEF, now available to watch at speakinggrief.org.
Talking about grief important, but it isn’t always easy. Get those conversations started by tagging a friend in the comments who you think would be interested in watching the documentary too.
#SpeakingGrief was produced by @WPSUgrief and is being distributed by APT. It’s still airing on public television stations across the U.S. Visit speakinggrief.org to watch the documentary online.
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