When tragedy happened, it changed me. I feel love deeper and more passionately. I feel more empowered than I have ever felt before. None of this would have happened had I not lost my son, Charles. I would not have scripted it this way. Who would? Little things don’t bother me as much. I’m a lot more forgiving and not at all judgmental. I accept people as they are. I notice and pay attention to others more. I feel more at peace. More comfortable with my emotions and those of others. I could have chosen to be bitter, angry, mad, and resentful.
Source: Finding the light in the darkness of loss – emotionally naked
About Sue Diane Rosenbloom, CT, MA
Thanatologist: Loss, Trauma, Crisis, Death, and Grief Educator -
My blog is for educational purposes only. I am not a licensed professional counselor -
Bachelor of Arts in Human Studies - Marylhurst University (2007)
Certificate in Thanatology - Hood College (2008)
Master of Arts in Thanatology - Hood College (2009)
Certificate in Thanatology - The Association for Death Education and Counseling (the highest level of loss and grief education).
* Hospice, Alzheimer's, and Senior's Advocate
* Former first responder for Trauma Intervention Program, Inc. (TIP)
* Former Hospice and Bereavement Volunteer for Providence Hospice Bereavement Program
* Association for Death Education and Counseling Member
* National Alliance for Bereavement of Children
* Hood College Thanatology Association
* American Group Psychotherapy Association
* Hospice, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Researcher
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