This is definitely a different kind of quote than our usual Monday motivation message. I chose it, because it is a good reminder for us all. It is so easy to judge. As a survivor I have felt the weight of judgement. Whether it was how I grieved, or how my father’s life ended, judgement was felt. At the end of the day, we never know what journey another person is on. Maybe it is easier than ours, maybe it isn’t. We don’t know. For our loved ones, their “storm” was more severe than we could have imagined. Maybe they felt judged. Maybe they felt misunderstood. I have always felt that this world would be a much different place if we spent less time judging and more time listening to what others are saying.
Dear Jessica,
Your email today about judgement was spot on. That is something I have struggled with my entire life. On the flip side I dislike that I find myself judging others! Its a learning curve and I am glad I am working towards the right path.
Thank you so much for sharing and wise advice. I want to copy and paste this to my facebook 🙂 but that would be plagiarism.
Tara
Tara, I am happy that my post was helpful for you! Feel free to share the link on your FB page!
Has any of you felt like you said a dirty word when you mention SUICIDE??? Has anyone noticed how uncomfortable people get when you mention that word. This needs to be fixed and those of us who has to deal with it on a daily bases needs to talk about it and let people know just because you never talk about it does not make it go away. It still happens every 5 minutes of everyday. We never know when it will happen within our family circle. We need to stop this stigma? The only way to learn is to talk to someone who has already been through the grieving process of a survivor of suicide. Experience is the best way to learn. Thank you Jessica for your post!! I will be posting all of you post on my Face Book!! Looking forward to more!!!
You are absolutely correct Eva! The stigma does need to go away. Society needs to understand what the stigma does to the survivor, who is grieving the loss. It alienates you, during a time when you need the most support. I am happy that you are sharing my posts! I hope to change someone’s opinion on suicide with them!