Myths and Facts About Grief
MYTH: The pain will go away faster if you ignore it.
Fact: Trying to ignore your pain or keep it from surfacing will
only make it worse in the long run. For real healing it is necessary to face your grief
and actively deal with it.
MYTH: It’s important to be “be strong” in the face
of loss.
Fact: Feeling sad, frightened, or lonely is a normal reaction to
loss. Crying doesn’t mean you are weak. You don’t need to “protect” your
family or friends by putting on a brave front. Showing your true feelings can help
them and you.
MYTH: If you don’t cry, it means you aren’t sorry about
the loss.
Fact: Crying is a normal response to sadness, but it’s not
the only one. Those who don’t cry may feel the pain just as deeply as others.
They may simply have other ways of showing it.
MYTH: Grief should last about a year.
Fact: There is no right or wrong time frame for grieving. How long
it takes can differ from person to person.
Source: Center
for Grief and Healing
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