“How does a person manage a loss that isn't?” LossGriefAmbiguous Loss Book:Hit Hard: One Family's Journey of Letting Go of What Was--and Learning to Live Well with What Is Source: Hit Hard: One Family's Journey of Letting Go of What Was--and Learning to Live Well with What Is
“When a loss is ambiguous, no public ceremony acknowledges the loss and its fallout, or honors the memory of the loved one. It was true for us. People still were unsure how to respond to the endlessness of our unique form of loss. Should they grieve with us or pretend life was fine now that Zach had lived through it all? Would we resent it if they didn't mention the injury, or if they did?” LossGriefMourningAmbiguous Loss Book:Hit Hard: One Family's Journey of Letting Go of What Was--and Learning to Live Well with What Is Source: Hit Hard: One Family's Journey of Letting Go of What Was--and Learning to Live Well with What Is