“Grief teaches the steadiest minds to waver.” ― Sophocles, Antigone
Another quote says, “Be Strong when you are weak. Be Brave when you are scared and Humble when you are Victorious. “ — Michelle Moschetti
Also true, but not necessarily helpful when grieving.
Often when someone we love dies, someone will “encourage” us to be strong. Strength, even in the face of tragedy, is admirable but sometimes the determination to Be Strong can do us more harm than good. In the early days, after a painful loss, the permission to be weak — with the gentle words that being strong later will come later — is often more helpful.
Acknowledging our feelings of weakness to a trusted friend or family member, allowing ourselves to cry and feel our loss, will reveal strength we often did not know we had.
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