Quote

"Grief is a tonic . It is a healing elixir, made of tears that lubricate the heart. Grief is proof of our love, a demonstration of how deeply we have allowed another to touch us. " E. Lesser
When I first read this quote, it didn't mean a lot to me, as I was mostly just trying to escape the tears and the grief and wanted to curl up and wait for the pain to go away. Then I felt overwhelmed with the thought of how long and impossible that road will be. But I realized this week that grief isn't something to run from, it is always always going to be a part of me. And as I go through the tears and waves of pain, it becomes more familiar. The tears become familiar and I can endure each wave, one at a time, knowing it is becoming a part of me. Healing isn't hiding, it's moving with the pain.