The patriarch of the house has passed away, but there are just three people in attendance at the funeral. His children could not make it for the last rites, since flights are not operational between the countries where they reside.
The eldest son is shedding a silent tear, as he watches the funeral on Zoom.
“Dinner is ready, darling… we’ve a very special spread today.”
“We are in mourning, Diana”, comes a feeble, but shocked voice.
“Oh, your thinking is so last season, John… life has changed in the last two years and we don’t need to be so connected.”
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Ouch! Poor guy.
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Thank you, Mimi!
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Please tell me this is not based on a true story! If so, should be an eye opener to John about the person he married.
Grief is a solo experience first. Those who do not share in the grief should have compassion enough to respect a person’s grieving process.
Your Six invites the entire conversation of desensitization which, imo, appears to be rapidly disappearing along with compassion and the willingness to listen to anyone with a differing opinion.
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Stories are not true in entirety, but bits and pieces are. I’ve seen someone fry an omelette for herself, while we were cleaning the place for the casket to arrive from the mortuary.
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Death can be quite hard especially if it’s a loved one. But Diana was pretty inconsiderate.
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Yes. The world is changing.
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So sad to think that he was being ridiculed in a way for wanting to keep the traditions and take the time needed for him to grieve.
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It indicates the gap in how two individuals perceive the same situation.
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Oh, that’s grim.
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Thank you!
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It’s scary to think this could be the way it is going to be now.
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On the other side, ppl may value relationships more than before.
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SO sad… let’s hope few people are willing to accept anything labeled ‘new normal’!!
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A choice made at this stage will determine the future.
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Dying is a part of living. Growing UP the way I did funerals were common (preacher’s kid). But loss of a close one still hurts
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Ultimately, it is about the impact someone’s death has on your life.
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passed away
why couldn t they stay just a little longer?
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I was only thinking about two dear friend who passed away over the past year. No way to mourn or mark their passing.
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I see occasional messages by their surviving partners to mark time. Others are too overwhelmed or fighting another emergency.
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Pretty callous.
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Yes. I guess we start getting used to death, when too much of it is happening around. Several rituals are foregone, to protect the remaining members from possible infection.
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That is indeed true and a requirement of circumstances. But one should always respect the feelings of the grieved
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Agree.
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