In a message dated 1/15/03 6:58:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> My advice is just be sure to deal with each stage, and recognize each > step forward - advancement. Know and except, that you will never be the > same and that can be a > good thing. To every thing turn turn .... > > Susan and Arlene, I just want to make it clear my therapist was *very* educated on the grieving process. She had been highly recommended, and I went to her because I wanted to *heal*, and she helped me very much. The grieving process can be less painful if you try to understand that loss and grief is a natural part of life. Learn to accept your loss and believe in yourself. Believe that you can cope with tragic happenings. Let your experience be a psychological growth process that will help you to deal with future stressful events. This process isn't for everyone. As I said before, I agree with Mags that grieving is one's personal journey. My journey (and sessions) finally led to HOPE. I knew that I would eventually reach a point where remembering would be less painful and I could begin to look ahead to the future and more good times. Again, this worked for me. Jimmy, who is so happy now, I have blue jays flying out of my butt
