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Life: No one gets out aliveNov 22 '00 Write an essay on this topic.No matter how much we wish it weren't true, death is a part of living. Everyone passes over sooner or later. I usually find myself shrugging things like this off a lot, I'm not quite sure if that's good or bad, but here are a few things I think will help someone cope with the death of a loved one (or not-so-loved one). Most importantly, I think that you should recognize that the person is, in fact, dead. Unless it's Elvis, you won't be seeing this person anywhere on Earth, although you might want to. And our minds love to play tricks on us. If you or anyone else is having a terribly hard time dealing with it, and it's been a considerably long time since the death, I suggest counseling. You don't have to be insane to see a therapist. They're there to help, in even the smallest cases. If someone in the family dies, and you have children, it's OK to let them see you cry. Comfort them and let them know that they're not the only one who's upset. And if you have small children, I think it's important to let them know what death is, and that it happens a lot. Telling them that their Grandmother went on vacation, or that their dog went to obedience school won't help anything. Think of all of the good times you've had together, and even the bad times. When someone passes away, it doesn't help to make yourself think you liked them a lot more than you actually did. Always remind yourself that you'll one day see this person again in the afterlife (if you believe in such a thing) and that your relationship isn't truly over. In the end, no one gets out of life alive, and I think we should all accept that. It could even be a good thing, if someone was in a lot of pain while they were alive. While you may feel selfish wanting them to come back, remember it comes naturally to most of us. And if you don't feel anything, although you think you should, that comes naturally to the rest of us.  |
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