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SummerOnTheWay1
September 1, 2024

๐Ÿ“‹ How to Post About Grief, Death on Social Media (AARP Article)

  • September 1, 2024
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What to Post (and Not) on Social Media When Youโ€™re Grieving.
 
How much is too much to share when youโ€™re dealing with loss or comforting a friend?
 
By Robin L. Flanigan, AARP. Published August 30, 2024.
 
The 65-year-old artist from Charlottesville, Virginia, did what many do when grieving a loss. She turned to social media to share thoughts and feelings that are difficult, raw, and complicated.
 
โ€œWithout social media to air my grief,โ€ says DeVito, who was married to her husband, Damon, for 28 years, โ€œI think I wouldโ€™ve been a lot more isolated."
 

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/info-2024/death-grief-on-social-media.html

3 replies

SummerOnTheWay1
September 20, 2024

Personally, as I AGE - I have "pushed" away from Social Media participation.

 

This AARP Grief & Loss Forum is the only ONLINE I am doing.

 

I think people should post THEIR WAY as they KNOW their "audience" and what needs to be shared.

 

This audience may be family only or mixed with friends and so on.

 

Nicole  ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—

mc6844
Community Champion โญโญ
September 24, 2024

I hear ya Nicole. I've never really gotten into it. I've been grateful for this grief forum. And meeting you wonderful people. Sharing in your struggles and being inspired by your growth. And willingness to help those who stop in at the forum. Thank you to all of you. And wonderful Nicole. 

I haven't stopped in here for a while. Due to fatigue from house and car things. But I remember you all in prayer. There will be new things! Take care

SummerOnTheWay1
August 1, 2026

[Saturday 8/1/26]

 

Join us in discussing this article & topic.

 

MC @mc6844 and myself (Nicole) have a few thoughts on this topic [posted].

 

WE would luv to hear YOUR thoughts!

 

Maybe READ what other members have posted.

 

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