Grief is commonly linked to the experience that comes after losing someone we care deeply about, often through death. However, there are different kinds of grief and many of them have nothing to do with dying at all.
During this time, a lot of people are also experiencing a shift in identity, which is its own form of death in a way, according to writer and grief coach“[People are] taking a look in the mirror and not recognizing themselves ... Maybe their identity was tied to a job they no longer have, or maybe our nation’s racial reckoning is causing them to see their participation in anti-Blackness,” Wade said. “They may not like what [they] see.
This insurmountable grief is to be expected given all that we’ve endured this year. But it’s important to find healthy coping mechanisms to help you deal with it ― and they might not be the same ones you’d use to cope with a death. Here is some expert-backed advice that may make managing these specific losses a little bit easier:Don’t brush off what you’re feeling or diminish it.
. “When experiencing grief, things can feel extremely isolating. By sharing with others and being curious about their own experiences, we will immediately feel less alone.”As you share your journey and struggles with those around you, avoid stacking yourself up to them. Just because someone is coping with not being able to see their family differently doesn’t make it wrong or right. Just because someone had more loss this year doesn’t mean your losses don’t matter.
It will never end, as long as the sheep comply. Bullies only stop once you fight back
I feel bad for those depressed folks. My mental, physical and financial health has never been better. Covid19 has been a God send for me an my family. We’re flush with cash and very healthy.
Get over it. This too will pass. Don't be stupid.
Beyond grieving at this point.
Here's some advice...stand up and force this nonsense to end