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by byteCoder
2809 days ago
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I lost my wife just over five years ago after nearly 21 years of marriage. The grief process is complicated. Without a doubt, focusing on the here-and-now and being grateful for the support and encouragement I received (and continue to receive) from family, friends, and even strangers over the years has helped me get to a place of peace and acceptance in my life. Like the article mentioned, the unexpected kindnesses of acquaintances and strangers absolutely helped me through this process. If you're ever in doubt about reaching out and letting someone in need know that you're thinking about them, just do it. It is helpful. |
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This is really important and touching for all types of situations. I have been fortunate to be the recipient of messages like that, as well as the deliverer. The warmth I felt in both occasions was overwhelming. It seems so small, but those moments can really help people in massive ways --ways that can be hard to verbalize.
Example: I had a friend tell me years afterwards about their emotional struggles and how my note helped them through a difficult and dark time in their life. Similarly, I had some very difficult days where it was hard to cope with my grief (not a loss of life in my situation). A friend had sent me a card telling me how much I meant to so many people. On my hard days I would read the card over and over. Something small, helped me in a massive way.