Greetings & Returns

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Today felt like a decent opportunity to hop on and try to say something of substance. It sounds great in my head, but there are no guarantees for how it flows in front of you. All I am giving for now is effort, which is better than nothing at all on a site I do … Continue reading Greetings & Returns

The Bereaved

Quote 2022-12-302023-01-05 Miss Poison Quotes Bereaved, Communication, Grief, Iris Murdoch, Loss, Quotes

“The bereaved cannot communicate with the unbereaved.” ―Iris Murdoch

The Sun Still Rises And Sets…

Quote 2022-12-262022-12-31 Miss Poison Quotes Grief, Quotes, Sarah Glenn Marsh

“The sun still rises and sets, like it always has. It seems cruel that it wouldn’t stop, just for a little while, to show how much darker the world is without them in it.” ―Sarah Glenn Marsh

Trust Your Partner’s Way Of Coping…

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“Trust your partner's way of coping to be the best they are able to do and be at every moment in time.” ―Nathalie Himmelrich

When Grief After A Loss Is Long-Lasting

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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/11/opinion/letters/long-lasting-grief.html

We Are Each Alone In Our Bubble Of Grief…

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“We are each alone in the bubble of our grief, and while it's true that misery loves company, sorrow is not reduced or diminished in any way when it's shared.” ―Bianca Marais

Dealing With Grief During the Holidays

Link 2022-12-142022-12-18 Miss Poison Grief/Grieving Articles, Diana Raab Ph.D., Grief, Holidays

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-empowerment-diary/202212/dealing-grief-during-the-holidays

Breathe Through It

2022-12-132022-12-17 Miss Poison December, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Complex PTSD, December, Emotional Pain, Grief, Honesty, Lack of Support, Life, Loss, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Suffering, Truth, Writing

I've always wondered what the hell is wrong with the majority of the people in this world. For some unknown reason, they believe caffeine, sunshine, fresh air, a glass of water, or a cup of tea will magically solve ALL of your problems. If only it were so simple! Have you ever felt better when … Continue reading Breathe Through It

Time Heals Everything, That’s What Everyone Says…

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“Time heals everything, that’s what everyone says. Wounds heal and leave only scars behind. But some wounds run too deep to heal, and pierce the deepest layers of one’s soul. They stay there unhealed and ready to ooze blood at the first sign of grief.”―Neena H. Brar

Eleven Days

2022-12-042022-12-11 Miss Poison Grief/Grieving, Stages Of Grief, Writing Grief, Honesty, Life, Loss, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Sadness, Writing

For some reason, the number of days hit me. December is never an easy month for me, but this year I've got more grief than usual weighing on my heart. It's unbelievably intense and heavy. I try to talk about it, and the pain seizes control of my vocal cords. It shuts me up and … Continue reading Eleven Days