Laughter and Grief

 

The Troglodytes of Whimsy and Mercy

(This is from my essay that was published in Huffington Post a few years ago.)

For the most part, death isn’t funny.

 

“Grief” and “humor” aren’t often used in the same sentence. There are moments in the beginning of grief when we’re laughing hysterically, but generally that’s in the middle of the night and it’s not a happy sound. Or we’re laughing while standing by ourselves in the woods holding on to a tree to keep from falling down. Or we’re in the shower staring at the soap for five minutes. These moments are more about trying not to cry than anything funny.

 

Halloween: Feasting on the Dead

Even though we dress up in skeleton costumes, and walk down the street like zombies and ghouls, we probably aren't going to talk about death or grief on Halloween. The ancient Celts did during Samhain, and Mexican cultures do so for Dia de los Muertos.  What happened to us?

My essay at the Huffington Post:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-liebenow/halloween-feasting-on-the_b_12612530.html

Introverts and Grief

My new essay at the Huffington Post.

Introverts and Grief

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-liebenow/introverts-and-grief_b_12319530.html

Dating After Death

Sometime after the death of your spouse, you will think about dating, especially if you liked being married. This may be in a month; it may be in five years. Whenever you start, you’ll probably feel guilty.

My essay at the Huffington Post:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-liebenow/dating-after-death_b_11874094.html

Robin Williams

Robin Williams died two years ago in August from suicide. 

He was struggling with dementia. 

Lost to Suicide.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-liebenow/lost-to-suicide_b_11285484.html