Interesting musing on the process of grieving. Honestly, I don’t think it sounds that out of the ordinary though. Sure, a lot of people put on the appropriately sad face, but honestly more people struggle with it than you might think.

Thanks, THX. It’s nice to see someone say that. Sometimes I feel inept at grieving, like I’m an odd one out.

This was an interesting piece to read because of the deep connection that you, as the author, seemed to feel to this situation. Because of how personal this piece seems to be, there is more of a risk of the reader not being able to relate. However, this piece has a theme that makes it easily relatable. Although, the tags seem to imply this piece was not written for the reader but was instead meant as a cathartic release, in which case the reader’s reaction is unimportant.

On a more personal note, I find writing to be especially helpful when experiencing overwhelming or just plain difficult situations and I empathize with the desire to write on here about said situations. At least now you know your struggle has not gone unnoticed.

I also empathize with you. When my first grandfathers passed I remember being upset with myself for not crying. I felt that they deserved tears but I also felt like I needed to keep myself together so my parents didn’t have me as an extra burden. I don’t know if that makes sense or anything.