Over the years I have learned the importance of telling your story. It may be the story of losing
a loved one, such as a partner, child, parent, grandparent, or friend. Your story must be
repeated over and over to promote healing. As you tell your story you create memories
not only for yourself but for all who hear your story.
Grief involves telling the story of one’s death until you don’t
feel the need to talk about it any more.
Rev. Charles Bidwell
The telling of one’s story and the listening to stories is one of the oldest healing methods used by humans. In telling our story we explore our feelings, our hopes and dreams and we give voice to our losses. As we continue to tell our story it looses some details and also becomes shorter in time.
In the telling of my story,
I share what is most precious to me.
As often as I need to, I will tell my story.
Martha Whitemore Hickman
I often share my story of grief in our support group.
They see that grieving is normal, and often see themselves in my story.
Telling our stories are particularly helpful if the loss was a painful circumstance.
If you are uncomfortable talking about loss and grief with your family or friends, joining a support group may be an option.
Support groups provide safe environments to share experiences with other survivors. You learn new ways to handle difficult situations and talk about emotions.
Every time I tell my story I remove a small bit of hurt from inside me.
Carol Stoudacher
“I will change their sadness to happiness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sadness.” Jeremiah 31: 13
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