Reality Checks and Art Therapy
"How are you doing?" -"Fine." Reality Check: I'm not fine but I'm going to say this because typically that question is superficial and just a "common" phrase of our English language. Thought: I can handle my grief on my own because I'm tired of people's pity. I don't want to burden anyone 2 years later. nor receive empty sympathy anymore. I also feel like there is a subtle implied in-between the lines feeling of, "Why are you still sad? It's been 2 years." Reality Check: I can sometimes handle my grief on my own, but I am always going to have to handle my grief. In other words, it will take different forms, shapes, sizes, but it will always be there. Also, don't pity me; it makes me feel so small. However, I can't control others, so I must ignore as much as possible. Reality Check to that Reality Check: Your grief is your love for Emerie and Elie...DUH! So no, it's never going away! Those that und...