Coping mechanisms vary for each individual from "summary" of I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Everyone deals with loss in their own way. Some people turn to friends and family for support, while others prefer to grieve alone. In my experience, I found that throwing myself into work was the only way I could cope with the overwhelming pain of losing my mom. I buried myself in projects and deadlines, using my career as a distraction from the harsh reality of her absence. I soon realized that not everyone understood or agreed with my coping mechanism. Some people thought I was avoiding my grief, while others believed I was being strong by staying busy. But the truth was, my coping mechanism was unique to me. It was how I processed my emotions and found a sense of normalcy in the chaos of my loss. I learned that it's important to respect and acknowledge the coping mechanisms of others, even if we don't fully understand them. Just because someone ...
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