[Lisa22816]

I’ve often thought, ‘How do they do it?’ Right after a family member has died, they’re speaking to the media or going back to work the next day (i.e. JFK Jr. after his mother’s death). I’d be so grief-stricken I wouldn’t want to talk to anyone.

While there are differences among all cultures regarding death, I’ve always thought white Americans tend to grieve differently than black Americans. When my high school friend (who was white) committed suicide, his parents shed not one tear and sat there so composed. Not to say his parents weren’t grieving or didn’t care, but he was their only child. I didn’t get it then, but I’ve come to understand that everyone has their own way of grieving. My step-grandfather passed away nearly a year ago, and I didn’t attend the viewing or funeral. I just couldn’t bring myself to go to another funeral, but I grieved his passing. It all depends on the family’s history, spiritual beliefs and inner strength. But I still don’t understand why some families bury the deceased on Tuesday when they died on Sunday.

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Name : Lisa22816, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Christian, City : Gaithersburg, State : MD, Country : United States, 

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