Posted by shar on June 6, 2005, at 22:52:49
In reply to How long does a person grieve?, posted by marfaith on June 1, 2005, at 14:02:32
Sweetie,
A person grieves as long as need be. Really, there are no rules.Maybe a rite or ritual you can do to honor that person on the anniversary of their death might help. That could be a prayer or a memorial....or whatever you want.
My big sister is planning a memorial to my dad, and inviting folks, so she can say the things she never got to when she was 15.
So.... grief.... well, it takes all kinds of forms, with people or without, just however you want to honor them (if that is what you want to do).
With respect to Xmas trees, I've had them in various stages of dress/undress. If I've had help, my nieces will put on lights (really, that's all I want), or if not, it's just a nude tree. Sometimes left there for months!
Ewwwww, I know how icky that must sound...
But, it is true.
Shar
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