the dragonfly wept
as he battled the glare
This blog is a follow-up to my last post, "You Poor Thing."
On the topic of what not to say to someone experiencing grief or trauma, a friend, Kathy, recently shared something she heard while undergoing cancer treatment; "You poor thing."
What does it mean to "other?"
As the epilogue in my book lays out, some questions are inappropriate to ask of someone experiencing grief. One of those being, "how did they die?"
This question intends to shine a light on your blindspots—but are you brave enough to look?
Life is a bridge,
Old but still strong,
Weak but still stable
I'm standing outside the room housing my grief and looking through the open door as though it's a precipice.
My many projects might indicate to others that I'm "okay" or "good." Evidence that time heals all wounds. While attempting to create meaning and have an impact (hopefully positive), my forward momentum seems to signify my grief has abated.