Comments for The meaning of dreams when grieving?

May 31, 2018

Possible denial of grief coming out in dreams?
by: Betty from Grief and Sympathy

Dear Vivienne.

Thank you for writing to us. We are so pleased to hear that you are doing so well at work, keeping busy during the day and coping with your grief in your own way.

Yes, to dream about the missed loved one is common and it's sad to wake up and discover that the dream is reality. Two years is not a long time along the grief pathway to acceptance. My thought here is: Are you giving yourself any time during your busy lifestyle to confront your loss? Do you talk to a confidante and give yourself time to grieve in the day time?

It is very easy to push his loss aside and pretend it has not happened. The pathways of grief lead to acceptance, enjoying our life again for them and being stronger because of the love we had. Though so painful we have to confront our loss and not hide it away.

You should be proud of how you are coping and you are doing well. Don't be afraid to cry and discuss your loss with friends - they obviously care about you but an element of what they say could be true. You will confront your huge loss in your own time - acceptance will come but the pathway is very painful at times. However it has to be confronted first and all the roller coaster of emotions faced. Ask yourself honestly - are you doing this?

You can read more about denial of grief here.

Our very best wishes.
Betty
GriefandSympathy.com

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