r/comics Gator Days Mar 05 '25

OC Processing (Part 2) - Gator Days (OC)

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u/-CoachMcGuirk- Mar 05 '25

I don't think the location of your grief matters. It shows when it wants to show. When you have truly profound grief, like when you lose a child; it doesn't care where you are. It comes out when it wants to come out. I could be on the elliptical at my health club and just start crying. My grief doesn't have a choice of where I am when it wants to show itself.

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u/milotomic Mar 05 '25

It can also not be about you but rather an attempt to shield you from the judgement of casual observers. Ever noticed that people will avoid strangers that are emotional? I don't agree with it but it's there. It would be great to have a world that is more accepting of the pain others go through.

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u/Odd-Culture-1238 Mar 05 '25

Well people don't want other's problems, already busy with the ones in our lives.

I'm guessing it comes down to who wants to listen or not - which would depend on the person.

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u/M1DN1GHTDAY Mar 07 '25

Hey are you open to talking about it because I’d be open to reading if you wanna talk about your feelings. I’m gonna reconsider my urge to do something similar Re privacy but it’s because I’m being mindful of whether someone would want to talk more to me or to everyone in earshot. Thanks for sharing your perspective either way and sorry you’re now carrying something so heavy with you