Grieving stage

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When I was in college I had a class that had us write about the stages of grief that we all go through when we have a life-changing experience. I never thought that I would experience them in this way. For a week I closed out everyone, people came to my door and the knocks were never-ending. Angelo came by as well but I Couldn't even look at him from the embarrassment I felt. I knew he was trying to protect me but I just wanted to be alone.
Day one, was the hardest of all, Luke called me consistently throughout the day. I felt overwhelmed and cried every time a call came through.
Day 2 (denial): I cried some more, and kept telling myself that just maybe it wasn't true
Day 3 (anger): I was so angry at myself for allowing myself to be in the position, I was also angry that he had put me in this position.
Day 4-6 (depression): By this point I could no longer say I was a part of this world, I felt from a different planet. I hadn't showered in days. I practically lost track of time, I felt like I hadn't left my house in months.
Day 7 (acceptance): I slept most of the day, today I was finally able to eat. It's been 2 days since I last cried, it felt nice to feel in control over my own body and emotions. I knew the process of grief itself was going to take a while and I was all in it. I knew that even though I felt like I was in acceptance I could just drop back to the beginning of it all. I Held my hands up to stretch, I could smell myself. So off to the shower, I went

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