EPISODE 2 Grief Myths, Things commonly said when people encounter loss.

Welcome to Episode 2.

Thank you so much for the love and feedback received for our first episode, we truly appreciate all our listeners.

 

In this episode your hosts Detola Amure and Stella Agwor have a passionate discussion and challenge some Grief myths that is, the things commonly said when people encounter loss.

 

We grouped them using the 6 most commonly heard ones according to The grief recovery handbook by John W James and Russell Friedman

 

1. We say that when people say:

Don’t Feel Bad, you have the right to acknowledge and express those painful emotions that you are feeling. 

 

2. Replace the Loss, we say that every loss is unique and cannot be replaced. Grievers should be allowed to grief individual losses and not seek to immediately replace what was lost.

3. Grieve Alone, isolation does nothing to help grief, we grief better in community and we encourage our listeners to reach out for support and feel free to express and talk about their losses.

 

4. Grief Just Takes Time or Time Heals All Wounds. This isn't true, time doesn't heal, it is what you do with the passage of time that determines if you heal or stay stuck in grief.  We encourage grievers to come face to face with their pain, embrace it, and work through it.

 

5. Be Strong & Be Strong for Others: we ask what being Strong actually looks like, and if not showing emotions shows that you are strong.

6.Keep busy, keeping busy only acts as a distraction and sooner or later, if we don't stop the effects of not grieving would show up in other areas of our lives.

 

We also share tips on how you can support those experiencing loss by simply giving them the gift of your presence and allowing them to express their emotions.

 

We remind our listeners that they are not alone and if we both can move forward and live purposeful lives, they too can.

 

We know that discussions around grief can be hard but we are available to help and support anyone who would require our services and you can reach us by sending us an email at hello@whenlifestops.org

 

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