Comments on: Texting Through Your Grief

By: Carol H.

Carol H. — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:27:30 +0000

I can talk to my partner for some things but he hasn’t experienced the death of a parent whom he loved or who loved him. His parents didn’t want him, my father didn’t want me….after my brother was born. He hadn’t wanted children at all.
I’m almost 61 and still carry the legacy of my father who would often tell me not to be “so bloody stupid!” and the death of my mother in 1979.

By: Susan L.

Susan L. — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:55:40 +0000

I believe that just putting down feelings in print, is extremely helpful. When my sister died, and I
had no one who understood that experience, I emailed my feelings, to
myself. Later, I could re=read those
emails…and I started to understand
my feelings of grief … and what I
had to do to get beyond the pain.

By: Universal

Universal — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:55:23 +0000

Yes, texting is helpful, but too much off it can damage a situation. Some people use text messaging as an easy way out. I know people who have text messaging relationships, meaning they hate expressing their emotions and feelings verbal and live, so they text. Some people break up with their mate in a text message. It’s just certain things that people should verbalize.

By: lawrence

lawrence — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:06:50 +0000

it can be like poetry. when you use fewer words, each one is more meaningful.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:40:48 +0000

I know sometimes I want to vent but I don’t know who to talk to. There’s actually an SMS service called ChaCha that has real people answering your questions. It’s cool for those types of situations.

By: Dawn pugh

Dawn pugh — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:24:31 +0000

I totally agree and find that if communication face to face can seem daunting, then texting can at least alleviate the fears or anxieties that this will evoke but to me personally the therapeutic space holds greater un-spoken gems.
Regards
Dawn Pugh
http://www.dawnpugh.com

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