silent grief

[ericaw]

I find myself grappling with the loss of an ex boyfriend. Although we never got married our relationship was the most significant of my life. We parted ways a few years ago & I never really greived that loss as it was so congenial and mutual. Now I find myself greiving for the loss of my romantic relationship & loss of a friend.

Even though I would have struggled to comment at his service I refrained from saying anything in fear of hurting his current girlfriend's feelings. Plus I'm pretty good at fruedian slips, so not a good time speakup. Also I didn't take time off work, again thinking it'd be bad form (really small town!)

Thanks for this board, it makes me feel like I have a group

Lesson learned (or being learned): don't procrastinate grief.

...keep processing!

Erica