DEALING WITH DEATH

by an Anonymous Writer

My life has always been good to me, aside from a few rough times, but nothing that I couldn't bear. This year, it has come falling down one step at a time. The first guy I had ever truly loved and fell for got into a serious accident and his life was taken from him and he was taken from many people.

The worst pain one ever has to go through is death. I struggle every day from the fact that Ii will never see his blue eyes again, or his smile. If you have been through this in your life, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. The pain of death cuts deeper then any knife could. We all have to go through it one time or another, so I am writing this article to help anybody on this site that is struggling with the same feelings I am going through right now or for those who just need some kind words for when they have to deal with it.

Whether it be a parent, sister, brother, family member or friend, nothing can take the pain away, not even time, time can only make the pain subside. When I lost my close friend, I turned to my faith to help me through it. At first I doubted God, but now I can say I truey believe in God and I believe he is keeping my friend safe, along with your lost loved ones in heaven. I believe I will get to see my friend again, in the afterlife. Believe is such a strong word, you have to give your heart to God and it will make you stronger as an individual and help you through your grieving time greatly.

Another aspect of my friend's death that I struggle with every day are regrets. I never told him I loved him, as much as I should've. I never got as close to him as I could've. I never told him how I really felt about him, like I should've. So I hope that anybody who takes the time to read this article realizes how important it is to not take people for granted. Let them know every day how you feel about them, realize their presence. You never know what you have until it's gone, and when they're gone you won't get the chance back. Let them know while you can, so you won't have to struggle with the same regrets as I do.

Depression is also a great stress that comes along with death. I've had my ups and downs with this experience, but I have a lot more depression in my life now that he is gone. Some days I just want to give up on life and end it all, just to cross paths with him again in heaven. But I have also come to realize that ending your life is not the right option, because all the people who care about and love you will have to be put through the same emotions as you are feeling. So be patient, gain experience from people who have been through it, help people who are going through it, take time for yourself to mourn and realize that death is only a natural part of life.

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. When you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice."

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