Grief and loss from "summary" of I Too Had a Love Story by Ravinder Singh
Grief is a heavy burden to carry. It's like a wound that never fully heals, a pain that lingers long after the initial shock has worn off. It's a feeling of emptiness that no amount of distraction can fill. When you lose someone you love, it's like a piece of you is missing, a void that can never be filled. You go through the motions of life, but deep down, you know that something vital is missing. Loss is a cruel teacher. It teaches you the fragility of life, the impermanence of all things. It shows you how quickly everything you hold dear can be taken away from you. It makes you question the fairness of the universe, the randomness of fate. It forces you to confront your own mortality, to acknowledge that one day, you too will be gone, leaving behind a trail of memories in the hearts of those who loved you. Grief and loss are not just emotions, they are processes. They are a journey that you must undertake, a path that you must walk, however painful it may be. You must face your grief head-on, confront your loss with courage a...
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