Coles Opens Up: Grief

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Coles Opens Up: Grief - Navigating Loss in Unexpected Places

Hey everyone, so, I wanted to talk about something kinda heavy today: grief. Specifically, grief and how it completely blindsided me in the most unexpected of places – Coles. Yeah, the supermarket. I know, right? Sounds crazy, but hear me out.

<h3>Aisle 7, Grief Overload</h3>

It was a Tuesday. Just a regular Tuesday, grabbing groceries after work. I was humming along to some cheesy 80s tune on the radio, totally zoned out. You know how it is – grabbing the usual stuff, milk, bread, that weird cheese my kids actually like. Then, bam! Aisle 7. Pasta aisle.

And there she was. An older woman, hunched over a shopping cart, just sobbing. Silent tears, the kind that make your heart clench. It hit me like a ton of bricks. It wasn't just some random crying; it was raw, deep grief. I knew that feeling. My grandma… her passing still feels like a punch to the gut sometimes.

I almost kept walking. I mean, what was I supposed to do? Offer her a hug? A coupon for discounted pasta? It felt awkward AF. But then, I remembered my grandma. I remembered how isolating grief can feel. How even the smallest act of kindness can mean the world. So I did something. I just stood there for a second, then I asked if she was ok.

<h3>Small Acts, Big Impact</h3>

She looked up, surprised. We talked for a few minutes. It wasn't deep therapy, nothing profound. Just a shared moment of acknowledgment. I listened. I offered her a tissue (I always keep a pack in my bag now, after this experience). And then, I went on with my shopping.

It wasn't a big deal, but it meant the world to her. I could see it in her eyes, this quiet gratitude. It was a small act of kindness, but it made a difference. It reminded me how interconnected we are, even in the most mundane places, like Coles.

This whole thing has totally shifted my perspective on grief and how we deal with it as a society. Grief isn't always dramatic, sometimes it's quiet and isolating. We should be more aware.

<h3>What I Learned About Grief and Coles (Seriously!)</h3>

• Be present: Pay attention to those around you. You never know what someone's going through.
• Don't be afraid to be awkward: Helping someone isn't about being perfect, it's about caring.
• Listen more than you talk: Sometimes, people just need someone to listen. Sometimes, silence is OK.
• Carry tissues: Seriously, keep a pack of tissues in your bag. You never know when you might need them, or when someone else does.
• Remember, it's okay to grieve: Grief is a process. There’s no right or wrong way to feel.

My Coles experience taught me a lot about empathy. It wasn't a huge life-changing event, but it was a powerful reminder that simple acts of kindness can have a profound impact. You never know who might need a little human connection in the pasta aisle.

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