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On Love and Grief
Yesterday’s
tragic school shooting has left us all in mourning. There are no words to
explain, wash away or comprehend this horrendous event.
Those who
know me well know that I have suffered the loss of child; one I raised from the
age of 8—she died at 18. Few have ever
heard me speak about that loss; I cannot.
Even as I
sit here typing I am reduced to great sorrow---it will always be painful.
Once, when I
mentioned the loss of my child to another woman, she commented, “Oh Bertice,
you always have something going on.”
I was
stunned silent, never speaking a word in her presence again.
I have come to see that those who do
not understand grief also do not comprehend love.
Leo Tolstoy once wrote that “Only
people who are capable of loving strongly, can suffer great sorrow, but this
same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them.
Today and
every day that follows, show love, keep sharing, keep teaching, keep shining
your light, smile at every child you see and give thanks for life and love.
Be you, be well, be
love.
Bertice Berry, PhD.
Bessie, it's Tanetta ;) So glad to have found you on Twitter and this blog...it's been too long since I've seen you and it's great to connect with your energy here. This post resonates with me especially. The Tolstoy quote is a keeper. Love you, Dr. Bertice :)
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