Grief
Grief in General
Grief is one of America’s biggest taboos. It’s largely avoided, because people feel uncomfortable seeing others exposing such intimate and unchecked emotions. We’ve grown up in a society in which tears are seen as a sign of weakness (how many times have you heard sayings like “walk it off” or “big boys don’t cry”?). The average workplace offers few or no paid days off for bereavement, and airlines extend only small discounts on fares for those who have to travel at the last minute because of a death.
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I recommend this book for excellent reading on what to do and not do when someone is grieving. The book offers excellent advice in a easy to read format.
Don't Ask for the Dead Man's Golf Clubs
What is a Blue Sky Goodbye?
Blue Sky Goodbye is alternative to spreading ashes, owned and operated by myself, Angela Muhs and my partner, Matt Steinshouer. The passion we both feel and love that we have for sky diving is where our concept for Blue Sky Goodbye started. We truly believe that no greater freedom exists than the feeling of free falling though the sky. The wind in… Continue reading
Most of us, who have minimal exposure to death, don’t have sufficient experience for dealing with its emotional consequences. Grieving is especially misunderstood by Americans, who are task-oriented and used to taking on challenges and achieving goals. When death occurs, we feel helpless. There’s nothing we can “do” but accept it, which can be disorienting. This sense of helplessness commingles with grief to make the mourning process even
It’s Not the Destination, It’s the Journey
Taking grief public and talking about it cannot be underestimated as healthy tools for processing sadness. When people find out that I’m a death consultant, they’re only too eager to share stories about the person they miss. Try expressing your grief by wearing it. Have a t-shirt printed with the photo of or a dedication to your loved one. Any article of… Continue reading
