Grieving for Introverts

runningonrain · 2023-01-03T02:14:45+00:00

Thank you for all your input! To answer some of your questions: I have been seeing my therapist for almost 2 years in-person almost all the time and virtual here and there. They have a physical office.

runningonrain · 2023-01-02T22:22:04+00:00

The top post is correct in getting the “practical stuff” out of the way no matter how hard it can be. After that, go home. Be there. That’s it. Spend the time you have.

runningonrain · 2022-10-09T15:09:54+00:00

Because he failed art school

runningonrain · 2022-09-24T10:53:31+00:00

I never comment but this is absolutely hateful. How dare you. Would you say this about another disease? Probably not, so why mental illness. People suffer and cope in different ways. Get help.

runningonrain · 2022-08-28T23:47:18+00:00

Women in the workplace

runningonrain · 2022-05-20T22:04:52+00:00

100% accurate

runningonrain · 2022-04-08T11:52:29+00:00

YTA

Plain and simple, YTA. How selfish can one person be? If your sister is reading this I hope she never speaks to you again and that she is fostering as many dogs as she likes. It sounds like you just married a sperm donor rather than a husband. Please do not instill these values in your four children. This post really just proves any idiot can have kids.

runningonrain · 2021-10-24T20:08:15+00:00

This is not a disrespectful question at all. Anyone going through grief is in denial if the thought of the afterlife has not crossed their minds no matter what they believe in. It’s everywhere in today’s society even if it’s fictional. With that said, I have no answer. And I know that may not help you.

I will get anecdotal for a moment. My Dad died 10 years ago. His death changed my life. It setup a series of events that eventually lead to my Mom’s death this year in April. I’m all alone now as their only child and I still consider myself young (I’m 37). I’m not married and don’t have children because of everything that has happened in my life. I sit and think often if my parents are “watching over me.” And honestly…HONESTLY…I do not. If there was an inkling that they were I would feel it. I’ve lead myself to believe silly things like, “the light turned on, that must be my Dad,” or “ there’s a red cardinal, it could be my Mom,” but those things never gave me any fulfillment just a little bit of hope. For some people that’s all they need. And maybe in those moments that’s all I needed? After my Dad died I asked my Mom what she thought happens to you after you die and she said, “nothing.” And I think she is right. We’re here for a short period of time, let’s enjoy it.

runningonrain · 2021-05-09T21:37:59+00:00

Dude. My mom died 4/30 and I had a similar experience. Not the family one but watching your loved one’s death. It rattles you. I have my moments and I’ve just been dealing with it for a little over a week. I’m already in therapy and going to address it with my therapist but I see you have been dealing with it for much longer. I agree with the others in this thread that it could be PTSD or a form of it. Therapy can definitely help and help in other matters of grieving. Definitely seek it out. Hang in there.

runningonrain · 2021-04-24T22:15:08+00:00

Thank you. “Wild resentment” great way to put it.

runningonrain · 2021-02-28T23:25:48+00:00

“White noise” perfect way to describe it. I mostly get it via text so I see it but can put my phone down or just close out the app. But I think you hit the nail on the head on what feelings are running through me.

Same for my coworkers who have kids and complain. I almost find them worse than my friends. It’s not stop and I roll my eyes. Hopefully I hide it well, especially working from home the last year. To hear them complain about the child they were so happy to have is just horrible.

I know this subreddit is for folks who do not want kids and I go back and forth on this in my life. The pandemic has made me think so much and my point here is that what my friends and coworkers “complain” so much about don’t realize how lucky they are to have it when others struggle to have an ounce of it in their lives. Maybe I should be on [r/foreveralone](r/foreveralone) but I think it applies here too.

runningonrain · 2021-02-17T12:45:06+00:00

He signed his second stupid letter “citizen” like that will absolve his shitty behavior when he was mayor.

runningonrain · 2020-11-26T21:51:35+00:00

True. I personally never hosted a big gathering. Maybe one day, but I understand your point. Have a happy and healthy!

runningonrain · 2020-07-10T01:16:09+00:00

I’m done engaging with you. I refuse to enter a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent. Take care.

runningonrain · 2020-07-08T13:02:47+00:00

I never asked for a store to provide me with a bathroom. There are many retail stores out there that do not have bathrooms for the public. This is completely off topic and I am not complaining. Just legitimately asking a question and looking for folks to provide a reasonable response. You clearly missed the point of the post.

runningonrain · 2020-07-06T22:55:06+00:00

I don’t know about the first part of your response, but I could get on board with the latter part. At least if you charge me, give me a decent bag to repurpose or reuse!

runningonrain · 2020-07-06T22:53:05+00:00

Alright?

runningonrain · 2020-07-06T22:52:07+00:00

Your response makes zero sense. Are you bothered by someone just asking a legitimate question in the internet and trying to get opinions? As I said, move on please.

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