tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post7140326937748367976..comments2023-11-05T06:51:51.312-06:00Comments on Here Comes Johnny Yen Again...: On Grief and GrievingJohnny Yenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06561248220244037567noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-52166534996269847692007-12-06T23:19:00.000-06:002007-12-06T23:19:00.000-06:00Sweet post.I think you could write your own book o...Sweet post.<BR/><BR/>I think you could write your own book on the subject now.GETkristiLOVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873004576844292852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-17923582905506932772007-12-06T13:25:00.000-06:002007-12-06T13:25:00.000-06:00While we travel in some of the same blog circles, ...While we travel in some of the same blog circles, I don't really know you at all. That said, I feel a little weird commenting on such a personal post... but here I am. I hope that you are ok with that.<BR/><BR/>First of all, I really appreciated the long and very thoughtful nature of this writing. It was revealing and evocative. And very moving.<BR/><BR/>Loss is a challenge. I was faced with it from an early age and carried on that way for various reasons. That is not said to elicit sympathy, but just for context.<BR/><BR/>Anyway it is a challenge and will always remain one as part of the human condition.<BR/><BR/>Kubler-Ross had some very interesting and important things to say on these topics. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this and as I said, hope you don't mind my comment.<BR/><BR/>Peace.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-6561449576848944362007-12-06T01:14:00.000-06:002007-12-06T01:14:00.000-06:00Since I'm a "change geek" I've analyzed change pro...Since I'm a "change geek" I've analyzed change processes quite a bit. When I analyzed the grief process after my mom died I realized that it is the the generic change process deeply personalized - if that makes sense. For an analytical person understanding that there is a process, a beginning, a middle and an end, doesn't make grief any easier, but it helps one feel some level of control, I guess.<BR/><BR/>I remember at one point I *thought* I was taking care of my mom's wishes, her memory, etc. Looking back, I was angry - not at her, tho. AT THE WORLD. Anything that I perceived as remotely dishonoring her suffered the wrath of Bubbles!!<BR/><BR/>Sorry - long comment.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I haven't done a darn thing on that blog yet. This situation couldn't have come at a worse time of year!bubbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309024574089677684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-11133815245118114622007-12-05T20:25:00.000-06:002007-12-05T20:25:00.000-06:00Thanks for this. I think I'll have MizBubs pick i...Thanks for this. I think I'll have MizBubs pick it up at the library for me.<BR/><BR/>Brilliant, wonderful post.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747874295331152779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-19939458392138631772007-12-04T10:07:00.000-06:002007-12-04T10:07:00.000-06:00TenS-It really helped knowing that others had felt...TenS-<BR/>It really helped knowing that others had felt the feelings I had, some of which I was embarassed by. <BR/><BR/>Jess-<BR/>It's hard to say. I don't know how receptive I would have been to the book a year ago, even though I was familiar with Kubler-Ross' ideas already. <BR/><BR/>Maybe the way to approach it is a conversation-- let her know that you've felt similar feelings. In the end, too, one has to just let oneself go through the stages.Johnny Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561248220244037567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-53456688081293414492007-12-03T16:12:00.000-06:002007-12-03T16:12:00.000-06:00How soon after the death would you recommend givin...How soon after the death would you recommend giving the book to someone in need?<BR/><BR/>I am up to my nipples in grieving someone I just lost on Friday. Maybe his mom would like the book - but I'll wait the appropriate amount of time if you think there is such a thing.Jess Wundrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627683239720941969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-5666682530037567822007-12-03T15:53:00.000-06:002007-12-03T15:53:00.000-06:00Johnny, we all often think that our feelings and e...Johnny, we all often think that our feelings and experiences are unique to ourselves. I'm glad you found some solace in the book.Tenacious Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133857720793708520noreply@blogger.com