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Thanks to Pam for a beautifully written story, and to Kevin Dwares for sharing something so intensely personal.

Men grieve differently, as we're supposed to be the "strong" ones, something Kevin just touched on when he spoke of having to continue when your life feels like it's unraveling; finding the balance between what we're supposed to do and our emotions regarding "what I'm going through" (the person who is ill is going through it, which is important to differentiate to get through, and we have to be strong for them and others).

A family history of suicide is also something not to be underestimated or ignored.

It is important that men eventually grieve when the person who was ill has passed; if we repress it for too long, it will affect our mental, spiritual and physical health. Whether through family/group support, reading, therapy, and/or counseling, it's vital to to get help to try to return to a "normal" life.

Life will never be the same without loved ones who have passed before their time, but it can be enjoyable and even remarkable.

From: Living to the Max How one dad tries to deal with the loss of his son

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