05-19-2013, 04:37 PM
I don't mind answering your questions directly, Tiki.
I've suffered the loss of grandparents in close succession, as is not uncommonly the case. One while tending to another terminally ill loved one who also passed away shortly thereafter. All while working fast-paced high-pressured jobs and furthering my education at night. Stressful points in my life no doubt, but manageable. I know from what other members have shared in their posts that I'm not alone here in having been in such circumstances; it's life.
While I've grieved these deaths (which is, of course, different than expressing empathy for the grief of crime victims), I've suffered no blips nor required psychiatric intervention.
As for the hypothetical; if one of my loved ones was murdered, I'd do everything in my power to ensure that the murderer was held accountable via our legal/justice system and serve as my murdered loved one's advocate, as is being done by the grieving family members (for whom I have empathy) in many of the cases that we follow.
All of my family members would undoubtedly be affected by the unexpected loss of a loved one at the hands of another. They'd depend upon me for strength, as I would them. This has always been the case in times of loss/crisis. Completely breaking down or retreating to the shadows, further adding to the stress of my family, isn't part of my history or foundation.
None of which is likely surprising to you, being that you're intuitive and sane.
P.s. Going to be at the Tiki bar later this afternoon; celebrating life. Absolutely gorgeous here again today.
I've suffered the loss of grandparents in close succession, as is not uncommonly the case. One while tending to another terminally ill loved one who also passed away shortly thereafter. All while working fast-paced high-pressured jobs and furthering my education at night. Stressful points in my life no doubt, but manageable. I know from what other members have shared in their posts that I'm not alone here in having been in such circumstances; it's life.
While I've grieved these deaths (which is, of course, different than expressing empathy for the grief of crime victims), I've suffered no blips nor required psychiatric intervention.
As for the hypothetical; if one of my loved ones was murdered, I'd do everything in my power to ensure that the murderer was held accountable via our legal/justice system and serve as my murdered loved one's advocate, as is being done by the grieving family members (for whom I have empathy) in many of the cases that we follow.
All of my family members would undoubtedly be affected by the unexpected loss of a loved one at the hands of another. They'd depend upon me for strength, as I would them. This has always been the case in times of loss/crisis. Completely breaking down or retreating to the shadows, further adding to the stress of my family, isn't part of my history or foundation.
None of which is likely surprising to you, being that you're intuitive and sane.
P.s. Going to be at the Tiki bar later this afternoon; celebrating life. Absolutely gorgeous here again today.