The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about great collective losses. Here's why it's better to grieve than display false positivity.
to those in distress would be, “Things can really be tough, I’m here for you,” or “Sometimes we experience bad things. How can I support you?”
Your son missing a soccer game may sound trivial compared to the losses of others, but it can still feel devastating to him.One barrier to allowing ourselves to grieve over our current losses is thatoften takes over. I for one have found myself grieving lost access to the gym. I could walk the track and listen to audiobooks while getting a much-needed break from my small children.
Let’s be conscious that we do not minimize the pain of others, such as our children, who may be experiencing some of the largest losses they have ever experienced. For example, your son missing a soccer game may sound trivial compared to the losses of others, but it can still feel devastating to him.Once we’ve recognized toxic positivity for the parasite that it is and have allowed ourselves to feel grief and loss, we can express it in our own way.
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