Grief Recovery Institute® Guidance Center
John W. James
Founder of The Grief Recovery Institute®
Co-Author of The Grief Recovery
Handbook & When Children Grieve
Russell Friedman
Executive Director
Co-Author of The Grief Recovery
Handbook & When Children Grieve
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We Never Forget The Important People In Our Lives.
We recently received a note from a woman named Linda, who had a child die, and who interacts with other parents who’ve also experienced the death of a child. In her note Linda said that one of the mothers stated, “I’m done grieving,” which provoked Linda to ask us this two-part question: “Is it ever too soon to be done with grieving?” and “Are we ever really done grieving the death of our child?” We believe those questions and our response will shed valuable light on a very misunderstood aspect of grief and recovery.
Ask John & Russell – Feeling half-way good, and then plunging down the emotional elevator shaft (Published 2-21-12)
Q:Back in February, my best friend was killed in a car accident. My heart is broken. I don't feel good about anything. When I do start to feel half-way good for a minute, it hits me again and I feel so sad. I almost seem to shake it, but its tough because I keep wishing I would have been able to say goodbye or something. The same thing happened with my dad, who died on the operating table. Never saying goodbye is so painful, so frustrating. I ask God to let me talk to her. Will it happen?
Russell Friedman Replies:
Dear Chris,
Thanks for your note and question.
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If you or someone important to you wants help with grief: Look for a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist℠ in your community. The Grief Recovery Institute ® trains and mentors Certified Grief Recovery Specialists℠ throughout the United States & Canada.
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The Grief Recovery Institute ® offers Certification Training programs for those who wish to help grievers.
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February 2012
Seattle, WA -- February 24-27
Dallas, TX -- February 24-27
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March 2012
Birmingham, AL -- March 23-26
Princeton, NJ -- March 23-26
Los Angeles, CA -- March 23-26
