How to deal with family who may want you to “get over it”
“It seems so unnatural to bury our children.
And when family or friends say unkind things, even with the best of intentions, it hurts. It is easy to take offense at the words of others.
Please remember that we are not the first, nor will we be the last, to bury our child. We can learn from how others walked this path. We can try to grieve well. We have Biblical examples of how others grieved; let us learn from them….”
Some of the bereaved parents I know have had difficulty dealing with family members who say hurtful things or may tell them they should “be over it by now”. They feel so alone when othe…
Source: How to deal with family who may want you to “get over it”
l. sastri
That’s the most insensitive thing to say to a grieving person. Grief journey varies in each person. Sorry to hear that Kathleen. Xx
KathleenBDuncan
Grief is unique. The journey is unique for each person.
The gal who said it to me was young and foolish. She has since apologized.
granonine
“Get over it” has to be one of the hurtful, unkind, uncaring things anyone can say to a bereaved person. I just don’t understand that kind of coldness.
KathleenBDuncan
I think most people just don’t understand.
We’ve removed death from our lives. As a result, we aren’t taught what Grief looks like or how to love those who are hurting. We need to do a better job of educating.