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Mixed Up News
This week we visit the feelings of anguish and heartbreak
and try to unravel how these sentiments
intermingle with some of the productive and
pragmatic emotions to confuse both
the heart and the psyche.
We talked to experts and found
that grief is extraordinarily complicated and often
relatable, yet also unrelatable to anyone who
has ever endured it. One expert says, “Let all of your
feelings come out as they are, do not bottle
them up”. While studies show that this may
be relevant and actual, some theorists believe in the opposite,
suppression, in an order to return to good condition.
The Positive Thinkers of Emotional Release (PTER) say,
“Talking about how you feel allows others to understand
and even relate to your situation, which aids
in a supportive environment.” There are no definitive
means to evaluate the truth of either viewpoint,
which is precisely why it remains ambiguous. In a
more recent poll, conducted by the Blogging Institute
of Well Meaning Followers (BIWMF), bottling up your feelings
only leads to isolation and depression, causing
the inner child to suffer frequently and repeatedly.
One blogger writes, “I feel like I am the only person
who keeps losing people, one after the other. If I
go on and on about it, people will get tired of hearing
and will stop visiting, causing even more pain”.
Currently no science exists to evaluate and,
therefore, substantiate nor corroborate this subject matter.
With no conclusive termination point
to the topic, we will revisit this discussion
to bring forth any updated and relevant
scientific investigation, or research, as it comes to light.
©2025 CBialczak
Stine Writing 
hi, Christine 😍
This week’s W3, hosted for the very first time by the amazing Bob Lynn, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/06/04/w3-prompt-162-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy❣️
Much love,
David
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I think it is good to talk! Bottling up our feelings only leads to further isolation!
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Christine, I really connected with “I feel like I am the only person / who keeps losing people…” — those lines feel so raw and familiar. The mix of mock-official tone and genuine emotion in this piece seems to capture the absurdity and pain of grieving in public.
~David
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It seems like grieving is lonely
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Great piece, Christine! I used to be a hold-it-in/ignore-it kind of person, but now I’m all about wholeheartedly feeling what I feel and letting it out. I acknowledge the emotions, give myself grace while feeling it, and then move forward. For me, I have found it helps me heal more quickly.
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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Yvette, that is so true! The only problem I have found is that people around me don’t understand, which makes me want to be by myself…which leads to more depressive feelings. I am trying to grasp the idea that it doesn’t matter what other people think and that being sad doesn’t stop, so take hold of it.
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It’s a hard idea to accept. I’ve been there. I broke that cycle with the acceptance of my sister and a couple of best friends. And then I raised my son to know that releasing emotions is healthy. It starts with one person who truly accepts you as you are and grows from there.
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Ironically, last night my daughter called after having a crying session with a friend of hers. She was missing her little brother and her dad. I’m glad she knows she can call me whenever she needs or wants to.
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That’s beautiful! You are her safe space. ❤
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unfortunately understanding only comes from experience and everyone’s experience is different 💞
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Sorry I wasn’t clear, I understand, and I wish more understood, you must be yourself, I wish people let us …not try and work it out as science – just hold our hand and support, there will never be an answer
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Grief is highly personal, no right or wrong. I like how you brought in the scientific lingo.
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Thank you
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Christine this is lovely. The ambiguity is very present and the truth is elusive. We all grieve in unique ways and every path is different with each loss. And the bit about blogging – well that’s partly true if you listen to the people in the Society of Human Understanding and Therapy Under Protest… I tried them and found it unbearable!
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Hahaha, I love it! There are so many societies it really is hard to find the ones that help!
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Chuck the science, and just do what feels right for you. Grief is not a race- feel free to hit the guardrails at times- as long as you are not dead or in jail, you’re doing it right.
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Thank you, a good reminder
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