Grief Makes Me Want to Take Comfort in Food

A friend at our church took his own life this week after having been in a motorcycle accident last fall that left him paralyzed below the waist.

I am coordinating a reception for everyone attending the funeral at our church, so I've been busying myself with making arrangements, getting volunteers to bring food, etc. 

But today, as I was making some final food selections, including some of my friend's favorite snacks, I realized just how much I wanted to drown my sorrows in the Kit Kats, Snickers, Twix bars and Doritos that I was buying. 

I made it through all of the Christmas events that I was responsible for at church pretty easily, but this is emotionally different for me.  

So, keep me in mind tomorrow as I'm preparing everything for this reception -- and for those of you who are so inclined, please say a prayer for his friends and family, especially his teenaged son, as we try to comfort each other.   

I'm so sorry hon! *BIG SQUISHY HUGS* I wish I could offer advice, but I have none other than be strong and you can do it.

(((Hugs)))  Very sorry you're going through this.  I lost my best friend from childhood to a motorcycle accident a few years ago.  Lean on your support team to get through it, whether that be your family or friends.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I will most definitely keep you, your friend, his family & everyone affected by this great loss in my thoughts & prayers.  (((HUGS))) to you my friend!

Emotional eating gets me almost every time.  You can get thru this.  We are here to support you.

I'm so sorry to hear of this man's passing.  What a terrible shame for him and for his family and friends.

I'll definitely keep all of you in my prayers.  Stay strong. Bless you for helping.

That is very sad.  Grief is hard to shake and makes you forget about taking care of yourself.  Big hugs to you and back away from the candy bowl.

big hugs--stay strong. I will be praying for you. You have come too far to turn back now. 

Peace be with you

Sheri

I am so sorry for all involved, glad that you all have each other for support.  My FIL has been having serious issues around late-stage Parkinson's and my partner spent about 12 days with her parents a couple of weeks ago. Alone and scared for him and lonely, I ate crap nonstop. I just wanted to feel better. Yeah. So, what I'm saying (sorry for the hijack!) is that I totally get the urge. You'll feel better if you're able to resist but whatever happens, you are doing a wonderful thing for his family and the rest of your church family -- eating would be a blip. I hope this makes sense. Sending huge amounts of love. ((((((((hugs)))))))))

I'm so very sorry. You are wonderful for stepping in and handling the reception. I hope by the time you read this the reception is done and you found it a healing event. Sometimes being with other people is more soothing than food.

Grief triggers that crazy head hunger that we all succumbed to for years. I am saying a special prayer for you in recognizing your generous spirit for this family and for patience and strength as you go through this day. Our culture nurtures with food and it is so embedded in our brains. Those mental gymnastics we go through everyday to help us stay on plan will help you today. Many hugs!