Gatekeeping grief

By Anonymous - 21/12/2021 07:59

Today, after my cousin recently died, my aunt basically told me that I shouldn't be sad, because we fought. FML
I agree, your life sucks 975
You deserved it 100
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Anderling 32

Grief can make people stupid sometimes. Your aunt probably doesn’t really think that, she’s just using you as a convenient target for her misplaced emotions. It’s easier to deal with “It’s your fault” than “it’s nobody’s fault, it just happened”, after all. That said, it absolutely sucks for you, having to deal with that and your own grief on top. I’m sorry you’re going through this, and I’m wishing you the best.

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RichardPencil 30

Hopefully you can have your cousin's stuff. That will signify that you really won the war!

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Anderling 32

Grief can make people stupid sometimes. Your aunt probably doesn’t really think that, she’s just using you as a convenient target for her misplaced emotions. It’s easier to deal with “It’s your fault” than “it’s nobody’s fault, it just happened”, after all. That said, it absolutely sucks for you, having to deal with that and your own grief on top. I’m sorry you’re going through this, and I’m wishing you the best.

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RichardPencil 30

Hopefully you can have your cousin's stuff. That will signify that you really won the war!

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