Grief Queens

July 24, 2021

The Sisters discuss how there are some people who get so dug into their grief they wear it like crown.  Sharon and Erica have coined the term “Grief Queens” for individuals who fit into this category.  A grief queen will always bring the conversation back to them and their pain no matter who else is grieving.  The “Grief Queen” feels as though no one else’s pain can compare to theirs.  It’s so important to work very hard to not let yourself fall into this category because it can be extremely self-destructive.   

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