On Grief and Grieving

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, David Kessler

Our sweet kitty Riley passed away last night, peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness. He was 17.
He loved birdwatching, sunbeams, lap time, licking water off of shower doors and soda cans, and helping me with sewing projects. We deeply love and already miss our little peanut, but are grateful he‘s no longer struggling.

julesG I'm sorry for your loss 😔 1y

IndoorDame I‘m so sorry. It‘s heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet 💔 1y

Tamra 💕 Sweet furry friend 1y

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Karisa A touching tribute to a wonderful companion💗 1y

TheQuietQuill So sorry for your loss 😢 1y

SheReadsAndWrites Oh my goodness. I am so sorry. ☹️ Hugs to you...❤️ 1y

REPollock Thank you @julesG 1y

REPollock Thank you @SheReadsAndWrites 1y

REPollock Thank you @IndoorDame 1y

REPollock Thank you @Tamra 1y

REPollock Thank you @Karisa 1y

REPollock Thank you @TheQuietQuill 1y

AmyG Oh no. I am so sorry for your loss. 😢 1y

JessClark78 I‘m so sorry for your loss. 💔❤️ 1y

batsy I am so sorry 💔 1y

REPollock Thank you @AmyG 1y

REPollock Thank you @JessClark78 1y

REPollock Thank you @batsy 1y

marleed Oh I‘m sorry. 1y

REPollock Thank you @marleed 1y

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trazo

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, David Kessler

Morning book 📖 and a cup of joe ☕️

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trazo

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, David Kessler

Evening read 📖 😊

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Chrissyreadit

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, David Kessler

For @kaysworld1 if you are on your phone and screenshot it you can enlarge it to see. I hope it helps a tiny bit. I‘m sorry - grieving hurts.

Deblovestoread One of the best descriptions I‘ve ever seen. 5y

Chrissyreadit @Kdgordon88 I thought it was too. I was so glad I had someone share it with me. 5y

marleed Omg, That is true. 5y

kaysworld1 Thank you for your kind words x 5y

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wanderinglynn

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, David Kessler

@cassiopia So sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a parent is hard. I lost my dad somewhat suddenly in 2010, so I understand & empathize. 💜

But these doofuses ☝🏻 make me laugh & keep me sane. thank goodness for fur babies. #dogsoflitsy #catsoflitsy

JamieArc The tagged book is actually a really great one to suggest. I‘m reading it right now after the unexpected loss of a very close friend 4 months ago. 6y

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LindsayReads

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, David Kessler

#thiscovermakesnosense #ReadJanuary

SuperPunkNinja 100 percent agreement. 8y

LindsayReads @McShelfington 😔 8y

vivastory This seems to be a good time to use a saying I had in my early twenties when I wished to express my extreme distaste for something. Watch the inauguration? I'd rather sit in a slaughterhouse. 8y

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SuperPunkNinja @vivastory 😄😄😄 8y

LindsayReads @vivastory Right?! Over the past 8 years, I have managed to forget how my psyche responds to abuse and ignorance within the executive branch. 8y

vivastory @LindsayReads Hoping for impeachment 8y

LindsayReads @vivastory Yeah...but I may be even more terrified of Pence. 🙁 8y

[DELETED] 1409720085 Um, no thanks. I don't hate myself. 8y

Owlizabeth 💜📚💜 8y

LindsayReads @emilydecato SRSLY 8y

LindsayReads @Owlizabeth And to you! 💕📚💕📚💕 8y

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Anna40

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, David Kessler

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DebinHawaii

On Grief & Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

I'm sorry for sharing something non-book related & sad tonight but it has been the hardest day & I am feeling drained & lost. A good friend lost her son unexpectedly yesterday-early 30s, a talented chef, loving husband, brother, nephew, & friend to many. I spent the day doing what I could, mainly making phone calls & a couple big pots of soup & just got home after dropping it off & crying with her for the past couple of hours. My heart hurts.

Bookworm83 I'm so sorry! I can't even imagine how difficult it must be. Hugs to you 💕 8y

MrBook 😢😔 *big hug* Never apologize. I just lost a good friend today as well. 48, his body couldn't fight through his ailments anymore. Time of reflection. Chin up *wink*. 8y

readinginthedark I'm so sorry. 😔Any support you need! (edited) 8y

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CouronneDhiver Praying for all of you! So sorry for your loss at this especially tender time of year. 💔 8y

LindsayReads I am so sorry. Sending peace, strength, and love your way. 💜💜💜💜 8y

Jinjer Ohhhh I'm so sorry! Very good that you gave yourself and soup. It's extremely hard to get up and make or buy food when you're in the midst of a crisis like that. More people need to do stuff like dropping off food or offering to make a grocery run. You're a great friend! 8y

Hooked_on_books I'm so sorry for you and your friend. 8y

mhillis Hugs❤❤ 8y

Kitta I'm so sorry. Remember to take care of yourself. ❤️ 8y

Dragon So sorry to hear such sad news. Thank goodness you are there to help your friend through this terrible time. (edited) 8y

Lola I am so sorry. You are a wonderful friend. 8y

TheBookAddict Hugs💕 no apologies needed. So sorry to hear such sad news. You're a great friend. Take care. 💕 8y

LeahBergen Oh, I'm sorry. 💗💗 Take care of yourself, too. 8y

SoniaC So sorry for your friend's loss. I can't even imagine the depth of her pain right now and the rest of the young mans family. 8y

CherylDeFranceschi So sorry for you and especially to your friend. She is lucky to have you there! *hugs* 8y

Michelle_mck Hugs and 🙏🏻 8y

Bookchipmunk May his memory be a blessing {HUGS} 8y

Larkken So sorry for your tragedy ❤️ 8y

LauraJ Friendship is hard, but it sounds like you're really good at it. Big hugs. 8y

DebinHawaii @Bookworm83 @MrBook @readinginthedark @CouronneDhiver @LindsayReads @Jinjer @Hooked_on_books @mhillis @Kitta @Dragon @Lola @TheBookAddict @LeahBergen @SoniaC @CherylDeFranceschi @Michelle_mck @Bookchipmunk @Larkken @LauraJ Thank you all so much for your kind words. I just needed to vent some emotion aloud at feeling so sad & helpless to make things better for a grieving friend & her family. Thank you for listening & the support. Hugs to you all. (edited) 8y

Suzze I cannot imagine her pain. Saying a silent prayer for you, her and her family. ❤ 8y

MemoirsForMe Oh my....so sorry to hear this. Sending you a hug and keeping you and your friend and her family in my prayers. 💕🙏🏻 8y

Varshitha So sorry to hear.. lots of hugs and love to you and your friend❤❤ 8y

Texreader That is heartbreaking. Prayers for you and your friend. 8y

Laura317 How awful! Praying for you and your friend (and family). 💕 8y

Yournewfriendsams ❤️ 8y

I-read-and-eat This is absolutely heartbreaking. Sending lots of love to you and his family ❤ 8y

Cinfhen I'm so sorry 😢There are no words to fully express the sudden loss of a loved one 💔 8y

ephemeralwaltz My condolences to you and his family 😢💔💔 8y

LeeRHarry How awful 🙁I'm very sorry 8y

CoffeeAndABook Oh that is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for your friend. You did the one thing that you can do for her, which is to bear through the pain with her (even though that's probably very hard) & also providing nourishing food. You're being a strong wonderful friend, we'd all be lucky to have such a friend in a time of need ❣🕯Take care of yourself too💓 8y

Lizpixie I'm so sorry for your loss, and for your friend. It's heartbreaking losing someone, and especially at this time of year. Condolences from my family to yours.💔💔💔 8y

arlenefinnigan So sorry. Thinking of your friend x 8y

TrishB How awful ❤ 8y

melbeautyandbooks I'm so sorry. That is awful. 8y

Mariposa_Bookworm Yesterday was the day 14 years ago that my good friend lost her sweet son. I'm sure you were a blessing and comfort to her. I try every year to be as much of a comfort to my friend as possible and letting her know that she is loved. My prayers for you all. 💕 8y

TheLondonBookworm All the Litsy love at this horrible time xxxxxxxx 8y

Jenshootsweddings Big hugs and love ❤❤ 8y

erinreads I'm so sorry for your loss. ☹️ Thinking of you, your friend, and her family! 💕 8y

Blueberry I'm sorry for your and your friend's loss. My prayers are with you both. 8y

Suet624 I'm so very sorry. 💕💕💕 8y

Godmotherx5 My aches for you. Your friend is lucky to have you during this time. 8y

Ruri_kaichou So sorry to hear 😟 sending comforting vibes to you, your friend and all their friends and family. 8y

KarenUK So sorry for you and your friend's loss... so heartbreaking ... sending love and hugs💕 8y

LittleWonder I'm very very sorry to read this. Thoughts and prayers to all affected. 8y

Bookworm54 I am so sorry for you both. You are a wonderful friend. Take care of each other 💕 8y

Notafraidofwords Hugs and prayers for your friend. 8y

EloisaJames I'm so sorry. It's so frightening to have children--It's wonderful that you're there for her. Hugs 8y

DivineDiana You are a kind, caring friend. 🙏🏻 8y

Cortg So very sorry to hear this. 😢😢😢 8y

My_novel_obsession Hugs and prayers... 8y

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled My heart breaks for your friend. I can't imagine losing a child. My love to both of you. 8y

jmtrivera I'm so sorry. 💜 8y

emtobiasz So sorry for your loss. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to your friend and take care of yourself, however you need to. 8y

NatalieR I'm so sorry. You are such a great friend. She is lucky to have you in her life. 💜 8y

kalinichta You are so kind, and my heart goes out to your friend. It's a parent's nightmare and constant fear. Lots of love to your friend and her family. 8y

shanebeth so so sorry for the loss. sending ❤❤❤. 8y

Shemac77 So sorry. Hugs to you and your friend. 8y

saresmoore Hugs and prayers for you both. 8y

BookishTrish So sorry, Deb. My thoughts are with you 8y

acg 💔💔💔 8y

LectricSheep That is unimaginably sad. Good of you to be there for her. 8y

stacybmartin I'm so sorry to hear this - thoughts and hugs to you all during this terrible time. 💙💙💙 8y

BarbaraJean Oh, I'm so sorry! My prayers are with your friend & her family, and with you. 8y

LauraBrook How awful! Like @BarbaraJean said, I'm so sorry, and my prayers are with her, her family, and you. Thank you for helping so much. 8y

Suetara I'm so, so sorry. I cannot even imagine how one deals with that loss. You both are in my thoughts. 💕 8y

erzascarletbookgasm So sad and sorry to hear that. Sending positive thoughts to both of you. 8y

AmandaL I'm sorry. 8y

Bookzombie I'm so sorry to hear. Big hugs to you and positive thoughts to all. 8y

GlitteryOtters I am so sorry to hear this. Sending my best thoughts in both your direction. 8y

DebinHawaii @Suzze @UwannaPublishme @Varshitha @Texreader @Laura317 @Yournewfriendsams @I-read-and-eat @Cinfhen @ephemeralwaltz @LeeRHarry @CoffeeAndABook @Lizpixie @arlenefinnigan @TrishB @melbeautyandbooks @Mariposa_Bookworm @TheLondonBookworm @Jenshootsweddings @erinreads @Blueberry @Suet624 @Godmotherx5 @Ruri_kaichou @KarenUK @LittleWonder @Bookworm54 Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts & words. They mean the world to me.❤️ 8y

DebinHawaii @Notafraidofwords @EloisaJames @DivineDiana @Cortg @Anovelobsession @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled.com @jmtrivera @emtobiasz @NatalieR @kalinichta @shanebeth @Shemac77 @saresmoore @BookishTrish @seekingthespheres @LectricSheep @stacybmartin @BarbaraJean @LauraBrook @Suetara @erzascarletbookgasm @AmandaL @Bookzombie @GlitteryOtters Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers. I appreciate it and all of you so much. ❤️ 8y

RealLifeReading I only just saw this post after reading your latest one. Hugs to you and your friend. ❤️❤️ 8y

DuckOfDoom Sorry for your loss. Hugs and hearts to you and your friend ❤❤ 8y

JessClark78 So sorry for your loss, and for his family and friends. 🌹 8y

MyNamesParadise Oh my goodness I'm so sorry and at this time of year too!! 😰😭😭😔😔 my heart goes out to you and your friend. So sad. I'm not sure what else to say except that life really does just suck a lot of the time. 💗💗 8y

megt So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you, your friend, and your families. ❤️ 8y

AceOnRoam Sorry to hear this, how sad 💙 8y

DebinHawaii @RealLifeReading @DuckOfDoom @JessClark78 @MyNamesParadise @megt @AceOnRoam Thank you very much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. ❤️ 8y

Megabooks I'm so sorry for everyone's loss. It is doubly horrible to lose someone so young. You are all in my thoughts and heart! 💜💜 8y

jessdean I am so sorry😔❤ 8y

Graciouswarriorprincess I am so sorry. Prayers for you and your friend.😰 8y

DebinHawaii @Ebooksandcooks @jessdean @Graciouswarriorprincess Thank you very much for your kind words of condolence. I appreciate it very much❤️ 8y

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freyaheart

On Grief & Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

I've been meaning to read this for a while. Didn't think it would be a funeral that sparked my interest again. I'm hoping this book will help.

Foxyfictionista Hugs 😞💙 8y

freyaheart @Foxyfictionista thank you 8y

BookishMarginalia 💜💜💜 8y

Amandajoy I hope thing get better. 😓💚 8y

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amvs1111

On Grief & Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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A soothing, sad, and validating read when you've lost a loved one. Reading it has helped me be more accepting of where I am in grieving the death of my very much adored grandma. 💙

amvs1111

On Grief & Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss | Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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A soothing, sad, and validating read when you've lost a loved one. Reading it has helped me be more accepting of where I am in grieving the death of my very much adored grandma. 💙

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