First and foremost, let's understand what exactly "Grief" and "Mourning" mean according to good old Google:
Grief: deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death
synonyms: sorrow, misery, sadness, anguish, pain, distress, heartache, heartbreak, agony,torment, affliction, suffering, woe, desolation, dejection, despair; mourning, mournfulness,
bereavement, lamentation.
Mourning: the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died.
synonyms: grief, grieving, sorrowing, lamentation, lament, keening, wailing, weeping!
My grief began long before Craig passed away, as I knew his death was inevitable. I hid it well, pushing it deep down inside of me, but I certainly knew my time with him was limited and for that, I was heartbroken, sad and hurting inside. But, his last days on Earth weren't about me, they were about him and I did all I could to keep him comfortable, happy, entertained and distracted from reality.
Although we did not have the traditional wake, but instead a "Celebration of Life" there was still a lot of weeping and wailing that occurred that night and the day of Craig's funeral. Alcohol certainly added to the grief, probably not in the best way, but it was how most of us knew how to cope. I felt my role during this time was to comfort others, keep the mood light, and well, entertain. Probably the beginning of my denial!
I guess this means we need to revisit the seven stages of grief before I begin the end of this journey...stay tuned:)
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