Back in December (in the pre-COVID era), I experienced the loss of my grandmother. I was very close with her and this was a truly devastating, although not unexpected, loss. I grieved with my family and spoke at the funeral. I went home to my parents’ house for Christmas and shared memories of my grandma, ate her favorite foods in her honor, sorted through her belongings, etc. Now that this pandemic is underway, many of my feelings of grief have resurfaced. I wish I could call her and talk to her about what is going on. I know she would have something delightfully sarcastic and witty to say that would make me laugh. Although I miss my grandma tremendously, I also realize that I am fortunate I had the opportunity to grieve with my family when I did. My heart goes out to everyone who has lost family members and loved ones in this time when social gatherings are not possible. It makes it so difficult to process the grief in a healthy way when you cannot mourn with your loved ones, hug your family, attend a funeral, and so on. Wishing everyone strength in this time and sending everyone who reads this a virtual hug! <3
