Thank you for writing this. Distractions are necessary because I don't think I could have dealt with the full impact of losing my son.
My big distraction was walking the stair climber at the gym listening to Bon Jovi's Lost Highway album over and over again.
I think it's important to note that you're suggesting positive distractions that create hope or new memories.
For a long time, I resorted to numbing through emotional eating and hiding behind the grief.
I also love the idea of trying new things because what failure could be worse than losing a child. It's a unique perspective that I'm saddened that we and so many others have. ❤️
Janine, I think it is just a question of survival in the moment. Your loss is so huge and affects so many facets of your life. Trying to process all of this is an impossible task. Hopefully, anything that lessens the impact in the very difficult moments that you can turn to is useful. What you referred to as 'numbing' behaviour has to be expected. I am often surprised by the resilience of people to get through the darkest of times without completely going off the rails. Thanks for your comment!
Wisdom gleaned through experience is the best, most authoritative kind of wisdom. Sharing the learning from out of your family’s tragedy is generous. Thank you.
atricia, thank you for your comment. We all have different experiences that give us certain insights that are worth sharing. This might help others cope a little better.
Thank you for writing this. Distractions are necessary because I don't think I could have dealt with the full impact of losing my son.
My big distraction was walking the stair climber at the gym listening to Bon Jovi's Lost Highway album over and over again.
I think it's important to note that you're suggesting positive distractions that create hope or new memories.
For a long time, I resorted to numbing through emotional eating and hiding behind the grief.
I also love the idea of trying new things because what failure could be worse than losing a child. It's a unique perspective that I'm saddened that we and so many others have. ❤️
Janine, I think it is just a question of survival in the moment. Your loss is so huge and affects so many facets of your life. Trying to process all of this is an impossible task. Hopefully, anything that lessens the impact in the very difficult moments that you can turn to is useful. What you referred to as 'numbing' behaviour has to be expected. I am often surprised by the resilience of people to get through the darkest of times without completely going off the rails. Thanks for your comment!
Wisdom gleaned through experience is the best, most authoritative kind of wisdom. Sharing the learning from out of your family’s tragedy is generous. Thank you.
atricia, thank you for your comment. We all have different experiences that give us certain insights that are worth sharing. This might help others cope a little better.