twinsmomfla99
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on May 10, 2024 23:55:39 GMT
This popped up in my feed, and I found it very interesting. Basically, don’t judge whether someone’s loss is worthy of tears or whether something they celebrate is worth celebrating. This reminds me of the perspective many peas have expressed before about grief. www.facebook.com/share/r/wn1h9SeAnyEmvzyN/?mibextid=BoOugx |
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on May 11, 2024 0:47:37 GMT
I love that, really love it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on May 11, 2024 15:53:24 GMT
I love this statement at the end: “Pray that we put down our measuring sticks and rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with this who mourn.”
Is that a paraphrase of a Bible verse?
ETA. Never mind. Google is my friend-it’s based on Romans 12:15
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Post by melanell on May 11, 2024 20:30:01 GMT
I think that's wonderful.
I also think it's an important read for those inclined to downplay happiness or difficulties (whether their own or those of another person) by comparing with someone else's. You know the ones who either say that "you shouldn't feel this bad, because others have it worse"; or those who say "I know it's just a little thing", before mentioning something that has made them happy.
Someone will always have it worse, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't still grieve, and something may be a small happiness or accomplishment to someone else, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't celebrate it.
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Post by Zee on May 12, 2024 4:14:30 GMT
It's a nice sentiment but I also think it's valuable to teach a little perspective.
A piece of paper does not equal a life shattering loss, so no, it's not the same.
Would I get her paper if it was within my means and not a big inconvenience? Yes, but we're also not going to cry or encourage tears about a piece of paper. That kind of thinking leads to kids who have no ability to be resilient IMO and does them no favors.
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