They say there's no 'right' way to mourn. That's what makes it so hard for me | Zack Burdr

With Asperger’s, it helps to know what’s expected of you. But as I found out recently, grief doesn’t come with a roadmap Related: We don't 'lose' our mothers – the reality is more violent than that | David Ferguson Caroline, one of my best friends, died in June. Everyone grieves differently, people told me. There is no “right” or “wrong” way. But I can’t help it. I need a template. I was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome about 13 years ago. Since I found out, things have been a bit easier because I know that while it gives me the occasional difficulty, watching what other people are doing helps. Dealing with grief is uncharted territory; I need to know what I should be doing and do it, ideally with a timetable. Continue reading...
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