3,968 Quotes About Grief

What I mean to say is, we had been considerable. Had been loved. Not lonely, not lost, not freakish, but wise, each in his or her own way. Our departures caused pain. Those who had loved us sat upon their beds, heads in hand; lowered their faces to tabletops, making animal noises. We had been loved, I say, and remembering us, even many years later, people would smile, briefly gladdened at the memory.

Which would you choose if you could:pleasure for yourself despite your friendsor a share in their grief?

May we find a way to give fresh starts to those who need them before we lose our opportunity, and our chance to be the best of what makes us human.

Live your life without thinking you have to change who you are to please someone else… and find someone whowill put up with your faults because you make it worth the effort for them.Don’t forget to make it worth the effort.

Suicide is a dark and horrible thought that has hit very close to my life, but if we don’t talk about it, we learn nothing; and if we learn nothing, then the greatest loss in suicide is to the living.

As hard as it is to say, the only lesson I have is to avoid long distance romance if possible. Find a better job at home or move your family. Long distance love can work but the effort is immense, as is the risk.

Use empathy and compassion accordingly. People dealing with loss of a loved one may need your support. Probably not me, but most other people. I say probably because I cannot imagine losing my wife or any of my kids. I might need your support after all.

If you keep finding yourself in a deeper hole, no matter what you try to do to improve your life, you need to do two things. First, stop digging. Clearly the same level of thinking that put you in the hole cannot help you escape. Secondly, seek out help from a friend who has what you want, a mentor with a vested interest in your future, or a professional who understands what you are going through.

Time along with effort, the intention to heal, and the conscious action to mourn will gradually bring peace instead of pain.