Grief Interludes

The other day I was out at a social gathering  when I had a fleeting moment of introspection. I could call it a short pause, when my mind drifts to Mikael and the surrounding conversation momentarily fades away. It's a bit like my brain having a brief intermission, a small gap filled with longing and ache, lasting only a few seconds before I return to the discussion.

These short episodes, or grief interludes, happen regularly and I have become accustomed to them. I believe they are completely normal, so if you're out there and you can relate to this, I want to assure you of that. There is nothing wrong with us. It's a part of our grief process.

Typically, no one notices when I briefly fade out, but that night, a friend at the table did. She reached across and took my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze and ensured that I was okay. It was done quietly and subtly. There is such validation and reassurance in being seen. If you are supporting a loved one who is grieving, I want you to know this. Simple, sincere actions like this acknowledge our journey and that is all we need.

I would love to hear about other simple and meaningful ways friends and family have supported you on your journey.

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