“Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses.”
~ Martín Prechtel
I just came across this quote on Twitter. While I quite like the sentiment, I wonder if it would be universally found to be helpful.
After reading Megan Devine’s book “It’s Ok that You’re Not Ok”, I recognize that this statement could be problematic or even painful for some grievers to hear.
The point being, there is no universal phrase that works for everyone. There is no one way to sum up the complex emotions that go along with grief. Mistakes and missteps will happen as we interact with grieving friends or family. And best intentions could cause unintended pain.
Don’t assume that one size fits all, and instead, move ahead with authenticity and grace.
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