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As news about mass shootings continues to flood the airwaves, our hearts go out to the victims, survivors, and others who witnessed these horrific events, as well as to the people living in those places. As a nation we express our collective condolences, offer our heartfelt prayers, and work to contribute whatever we can toward their healing.
Marty ~ I've had this conversation several times this week. In Illinois, many, many families are dealing with the aftermath of heavy rains. They are dealing with insurance matters, repairs and replacement of belongings due to flooded basements, leaking roofs, etc. We DO make sense of "life" by making comparisons ~ that's human nature ~ so, as we compare, we come to the conclusion that our "woes" don't compare to those facing life-altering, traumatic experiences. The problem is that denying, minimizing or repressing our feelings is terribly unhealthy. It's normal, natural (and, I think, necessary!) to be upset when we face disappointment or loss. As Dr. Alan Wolfelt suggests, mourning (mourning = sharing or "going public" with our grief) is the path to healing. Marty, you address this so well. (I'm sharing!)
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you, Lynne, and thank you! ♥
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