Grief and Time

How many people in this world openly embrace change in their lives? How many people want pain and more hurt in their lives? A change will disconcert people and pain frightens people; grief is a dangerous combination of both. When we are faced with problems we really only have two options; we can put off our problems or we can deal with them. Unresolved grief is a problem for many Americans today.

The New York Times showed in a study on May 26, 2006 that there were Americans who were still struggling with their grief from the 9/11 attack. Those studied were relatives and close friends of those who died in the attack. Forty percent of those studied said they still needed direct help and counseling for their grief. Two thirds of those interviewed said that their grief was a large or moderate interference with their lives. After five years these people were still having problems with their grief. The grief was an interference with their lives. Sadly enough, these Americans could not, would not, or were still dealing with their grief after five years.

If we don’t take time off to deal with our grief, it will become a problem. No one is excited about dealing with the pain and change in their lives caused by grief. Dealing with your problems may not be comfortable or enjoyable, but it is necessary. Take time out of your life to grieve or grief will take time out of your life.