Good Grief...when you don't know what to say
It's been at least 7 years since I've blogged & a lot has changed. A major life event occurred Sept. 12, 2017 that has changed my life. My daddy died & life will never be the same. This entry isn't about my daddy; it's about grief & the experiences that occur when dealing with other people & their attempts to console. While not everyone is aware of what they want & need, I'm not one of those people. I'm able to clearly state what works for me & what doesn't. Prior to my daddy's death, I've had tons of discussions about grief & what people find consoling & most of them stated the same things that I'm listing; yet none of them ever expressed it to others. Maybe if we start now & discussing, we would be able to comfort & console from a genuine, meaningful, soul touching place. During this devastating time in my life, here are the things that are comforting & a list of things that are not comforting. My ho