More on the death of a parent
At the risk of this becoming the “adults who lose their parents” blog, if you are a Grey’s Anatomy fan, last night was moving.
I didn’t get to see it, and, I don’t want to spoil everything about it for you, but, someone’s dad died. My friend, Sista Smiff, writes about her reaction to it based on her personal experience.
More about what inspired the episode can be found at the Grey’s Anatomy writer’s blog, Grey Matter, too. A particularly meaningful excerpt:
I’m sorry it was so hard to watch – but I believe that where there is darkness there is light. I believe that from death comes life. I believe that in the face of great pain, families become closer. Friendships become deeper. Life becomes sweeter. And I believe it’s important to be reminded of the loss of love so that we will value and honor the love we have while have it.
While I hope it’s true for everyone, it gives you something to think about.
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1 opinion for More on the death of a parent
Robin
Aug 17, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Ii have found that after the death of both my parents in a matter of 8 months, my siblings have not come together, but have become suspicious and distrustful of one another. It is very sad and depressing. We had been a close family at least i thought so. We used to spend holidays, birthdays together. Now I am the one to call to ask where x-mas will be and one sibling said, “you sound like mom” Now I feel I have to create my own holidays with my children only.
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