Grief

Jul 2nd, 2025 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words

They say time heals all wounds.

Sadly, I now recognize the triteness of this aphorism.

First of all, deadly wounds never get the opportunity. Particularly severe ones can be permanently debilitating. Even if you learn to live with them, you’re forever impaired.

People who’ve lived through the most traumatic wounds might have something insightful to say about the nature of time and it’s ability to heal. Learning to forget is not the same as healing. It’s just a coping mechanism that allows you to deal with acute pain.

Those who have experienced true grief no longer take comfort in aphorisms.

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