Beginning Experience Quotation
Parting is all we know of heaven, And all we need of hell. —Emily Dickinson
About Grief
Why do I just want to be alone?
by Fr. Dick Mevissen, CSsRSpiritual DirectorBeginning Experience International Ministry, Inc. Many people in the devastating aftermath of the end of their marriage, either through death or divorce, wonder why they just want to be alone now. There are a couple of reasons for this (perhaps intense) desire. The basic reason is that people who are grieving …
How you can help someone who is grieving
When someone you know has experienced the loss of a spouse, you may experience a great deal of certainty. While we may wish to be helpful, we may not know what to do or what to say to be of comfort to the grieving person. Here are some suggestions: Say: I’m sorry. I care about …
Reacting to loss
The end of a marital relationship is one of the most traumatic losses a person will ever experience. The normal, natural reaction to such a loss is grief. You need to go through the grief to heal. Grief is much more than a feeling, although feelings are a part of it. Feelings of grief may …