The article advises a grieving widow on how to handle well-meaning Valentine's Day messages from family and friends. While intended positively, these greetings can feel hurtful and remind her of her loss. It emphasizes the importance of communicating boundaries clearly, encouraging the widow to address this in advance if desired. Alternatively, she can respond with a simple message on the day or choose to disengage. Ultimately, the focus is on prioritizing personal feelings and finding peace during a day that may not resonate positively for her anymore.
It's important that they hear you when you say that those intentions are having the opposite intended impact.
If you'd rather not get into it in advance, you can respond on a case-by-case basis with something short and clear.
People can overstep in their desire to support those of us who are grieving.
V-Day may be a time you want to put your phone in a drawer and do something that brings you peace.
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