“But I cannot always run, and each time I am forced to squarely confront my grief – when I read the death certificate, when I draft a death announcement – I feel a shimmering panic. In such moments, I notice a curious physical reaction: my body begins to shake, fingers tap uncontrollably, one leg bobbing. I am unable to quiet myself until I look away. How do people walk around functioning in the world after losing a beloved father?”
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a renowned Nigerian author whose works delve into the intricacies of African life and identity. Born on September 15, 1977, she has garnered international recognition for her novels and short stories. more
“Grief is best done with a vivid imagination”
“Grief is a courtship with death”
“Grief is the deepest, swiftest river you will drown in”
“In grief, you will be invited to hold hands with death”
“You can not hang up on grief”
“Reach into your sorrow, take hold of grief and dance”
“Even if everything goes south, keep victory in mind. Do not give up.”