Even when a death is recent, sometimes people take a break from crying. Sometimes people laugh. These “breaks” don’t mean, however, that grief is over. That we are “all better.” Far from it.

We aren’t disappointing anyone if we have a break from the hard work of grief. We are surviving. And if anyone says, “I’m glad that you are laughing, you must be all better” instead of punching them, send them this podcast.

Get your coffee or tea and sit with me for a bit.

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Watch episode 104 – What grieving looks like – The Dual Process Model

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Buy the book: “This is Hard”: What I say when loved ones die.

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Jon Swanson is a hospital chaplain, writer, and teacher. His books are available at https://anewroutine.com

Finding Words in Hard Times and Finding Words in Hard Times – the podcast provide stories and tools to help you be more comfortable as you help others in hard times.

What you hear here is not medical advice. Call 988 or 911 if you need immediate support or medical help

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