Grief Quotes October 13, 2023

"Normalizing death is not meant to stop grief. It is meant to carve space into this cold avoidant world. For grief to let down its hair and take a hot bath. To offer it tea and rest instead of slamming doors in its face. Talking about death will teach arms to cradle the agony instead of pushing it away." — Sara Rian

If I had a dollar for all the times someone grieving told me they felt alienated, judged, or criticized for feeling the way they do…

It’s heartbreaking to hear how the world just wants you to “move on” or “have closure” in the event of death, loss, and grief. It’s also heartbreaking to think in your grief support systems, there’s a lack in empathy, compassion, and grace.

Sara Rian’s quote is a beautiful metaphor for understanding the importance of including death and grief as a normal part of life. It’s validating to read the words and think “it’s okay that I feel this way.”