John, your writing comes directly from the heart of a person who has had experience with grief. Thanks for the many articles you have shared on this subject. The message in this one reminds me of something that I have wondered about. Does the depth of grief correspond to the depth of love in the relationship with the loved one who has gone? I tend to think so. In your metaphor, the greater the value of your love, the larger the tax in grief.
John, your writing comes directly from the heart of a person who has had experience with grief. Thanks for the many articles you have shared on this subject. The message in this one reminds me of something that I have wondered about. Does the depth of grief correspond to the depth of love in the relationship with the loved one who has gone? I tend to think so. In your metaphor, the greater the value of your love, the larger the tax in grief.
Thanks for the kind and thoughtful words, Barry. And yes, I believe the depth of our sadness is proportional to the power of the connection.