This comment below is so true and the word used was allowed! We absolutely need to be allowed to grieve. Being allowed to grieve is healthy and actually makes grief all the more brief. Sometimes you might even have a loved one ignore your pain, as if you and or the problem don't exist. We must all remember that grief is a process and it does get better, but everyone needs support through the grieving process and given validation that it's normal, it's purposeful and lets work together to move through it, no matter how long it takes. Some parts of life require grief, it's that simple, and when someone is made to feel guilty about it, it can actually drive someone into depression and anxiety. So if someone is handing you toxic positivity run away from them and find someone supportive and gives good hugs and great ears for listening and reassures you.

And that's my "dime store" opinion and rant for today, my apologies.

I know it’s always best to keep a positive mental attitude but there are other emotions that come with this and I wish those other emotions were allowed and not forbidden.