Having come through my first long stretch of (situational) depression, I have to say I much prefer every flavor of grief I have ever experienced. Ironic, given the energy I put into denial and fear of sitting with the sorrow of multiple losses.
But the shape-shifting nature of my grief felt more like a cave to be explored than the too-weighted blanket of sad that just wouldn’t budge.
Still much to learn; still more spelunking to do. Always. At least now I’ve learned to pack more light and less fear
Having come through my first long stretch of (situational) depression, I have to say I much prefer every flavor of grief I have ever experienced. Ironic, given the energy I put into denial and fear of sitting with the sorrow of multiple losses.
But the shape-shifting nature of my grief felt more like a cave to be explored than the too-weighted blanket of sad that just wouldn’t budge.
Still much to learn; still more spelunking to do. Always. At least now I’ve learned to pack more light and less fear
Thank you for these thoughts and the links you provided for deeper dives.