Grief Isn’t One Size Fits All

Sonora, California
September 23, 2025 3:06pm CST
This is just a friendly reminder that grief isn’t one size fits all, so can we please stop judging how others grieve! My friend and I were talking about this very topic earlier, she was telling me how for the longest time after her daughters passing she could not really talk about her without breaking down, so often she just choose not too, and I reminded her that the was valid there is no wrong or right way to grief, earlier this year she experienced great and unexpected looses, again she held it all in, until one day after Sunday School class she sought me out, so I could comfort her in her grief! God knew in that moment she needed me, and I believe that only served to strengthen our friendship!
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (57835)
• Canada
23 Sep 25
We need to support and pray for those that grieve, not judge.
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
@Michellekidwell (29964)
• Sonora, California
24 Sep 25
Agree 100 percent!
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (57835)
• Canada
24 Sep 25
@Michellekidwell When my husband and I lost our little baby girl, we both grieved differently. And yet, we both loved her dearly.
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
@Michellekidwell (29964)
• Sonora, California
24 Sep 25
@Juliaacv I’m sorry for your loss! Grief definitely looks different on everyone…
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (101599)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Sep 25
Everyone approaches grief differently. I have managed to handle my alone situation, but when the memories flood in, it can get rough.
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
@Michellekidwell (29964)
• Sonora, California
24 Sep 25
Yes it definitely can!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (129191)
• United States
23 Sep 25
It’s sad to judge someone else for how they grieve. And grief also doesn’t have a time limit. It’s not reasonable to expect people “move on” or “get over it” according to what we think.
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
@Michellekidwell (29964)
• Sonora, California
23 Sep 25
Yes, sadly some people do!!!
luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (13466)
• Philippines
24 Sep 25
To Christ be the glory. They say if you want to comfort a mother, don't talk and be there for her, because no one can comfort her grieve over a lost child.
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
@Michellekidwell (29964)
• Sonora, California
24 Sep 25
I let her do the talking, and if she needs comfort, I will of course comfort her whether she needs a shoulder to cry on, or just needs to talk something out, and she has been there for me too!!!
Reine25
@Lucky15 (37371)
• Philippines
24 Sep 25
i agree, we don't feel how they feel and the least and best that we can do is to be there when they needed us
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
@Michellekidwell (29964)
• Sonora, California
24 Sep 25
That's what I strive to do, thank you!
Diana B.
@BloggerDi (3111)
• United States
24 Sep 25
Grief affects everyone at some point in their life. It's good for people to learn healthy ways to cope with it and to support grieving loved ones too. I'm so glad that you were there for your friend when she needed you!
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
@Michellekidwell (29964)
• Sonora, California
24 Sep 25
Thank you, she would and has done the same for me!
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