Do you deal with death well?

I wish I were stronger and could keep a stone face when grieving, but I can’t. Death is the only thing that makes me emotional. If you had to give the eulogy without losing your shit, how would you keep your face and emotions in check in front of everyone?

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MasterofNone · 26-30, M

Why would you wish to keep a stone face ? That's such a bad thing to do to oneself. We should be free to cry anywhere we are. That's being human. In fact, I've seen more people judge those who don't cry at a funeral than those who do, not saying that they should be judged but you get my point.

DecafD

@MasterofNone I just wish I could be better at managing my feelings when grieving. I guess I see it as a weakness in myself if I can’t hold it together long enough in front of tons of people for a eulogy.

MasterofNone · 26-30, M

@DecafD Both weak and strong people will break sooner or later. It is not about being weak or strong, it is about being wise or unwise. And it is not wise to suppress emotional expressions.