Because we knew that my daughter was dying, I believed I was prepared for grief. I was wrong. No matter how much we prepare, everything changes. These aspects of grief surprised me.1. Losing timeMonths after my daughter died, I pulled into a parking lot and had no memory of driving there. Some days, a whole morning would pass without thought or doing anything. Do not overestimate your abilities when grief is fresh. Ask for help when needed.2. Being rudeAs I began to feel overwhelmed by the depth of my pain, I entered a no-bullshit, no-drama zone. Listening to a woman complain about a cold made me angry. Although I felt desperate to connect, I lost the ability to care. Fortunately, this passed, as I found other bereaved parents who understood how I feel.3. Stop reading fictionIf it didn
Source: Ten Things I Never Expected From Grief | The Grief Toolbox
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