So Your Friend Kicked the Bucket (The Not-So-Cheerful Guide to Getting Back on Your Feet)
Let's face it, death is a total buzzkill. Especially when it snatches away your partner-in-crime, your confidant, the person who knew you could quote the entire "Bee Movie" script and still respect you (or at least mostly respect you).
You're probably wading through a swamp of emotions right now: sadness, anger, maybe even a weird tinge of annoyance they didn't stick around for the next board game night. That's all perfectly normal. Grief is a wild ride, and there's no Disneyland FastPass to skip the line.
But fear not, my melancholic friend! Here's a not-so-scientific, totally irreverent guide to help you navigate this messy time:
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| How To Get Over A Friend's Death |
Step 1: Acknowledge the Feels
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Crying? Totally fine. Sobbing uncontrollably into a tub of cookie dough ice cream while watching reruns of "Full House"? Valid. There's no shame in the grief game.
Word to the wise: Binge-watching sad movies might not be the best strategy. Unless it's "Schitt's Creek," because honestly, Alexis Rose is a mood, even in mourning.
Step 2: Unleash the Inner Chatty Cathy (or Kathy)
Talk about your friend! Sharing stories and memories is a great way to keep their spirit alive. Bonus points if you can make your friends snort milk out of their noses with a hilarious anecdote.
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Pro-Tip: If you find yourself rambling to the barista about your friend's questionable fashion choices in high school, that might be a sign to dial it back a touch.
Step 3: Embrace the Weirdness of Grieving
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Grief can manifest in some pretty strange ways. Sudden urge to redecorate your room in purple polka dots? Totally normal (according to absolutely no one ever, but hey, it's your life!).
Just try to avoid questionable coping mechanisms like skydiving naked with a signed photo of your friend strapped to your back. There's a line, people.
Tip: Don’t skip the details — they matter.
Step 4: Celebrate the Good Times (Because They Were Awesome)
Remember all those epic adventures you had with your friend? The time you accidentally dyed your hair neon green? The legendary karaoke night that ended with a standing ovation (or at least a confused silence)? Hold onto those memories. Let them make you smile, even if it's through gritted teeth.
Step 5: Be Kind to Yourself
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You're grieving. Cut yourself some slack. Eating pizza for breakfast? Totally acceptable. Wearing sweatpants for a week straight? Who needs pants when you have pizza?
Just don't accidentally mummify yourself in an endless loop of Netflix and takeout boxes. Take a shower, get some fresh air, and maybe even try to wear pants occasionally.
Look, losing a friend sucks. But they wouldn't want you to wallow forever. So take it one day at a time, laugh when you can, cry when you need to, and remember all the amazing things about the friend you lost. And who knows, maybe someday you can tell embarrassing stories about them again without crying.
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