Meet Julia
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One can tell from the moment they meet Julia, that she approaches life with optimism. While being realistic, she tries to see every positive that might come out of a negative situation, and is willing to create or be light when it isn't found.
Ever since her brothers passing, the simple acts of kindness and support from her friends have really stood out to Julia.
Not really understanding what she needed herself only made things more challenging with her friendships.
Although Julia knows her friends care for her brother, it is when they do things for her in regards to her grief that mean the most.
Has Julia's definition of friendship changed throughout her experience?
While going through her grief, Julia found herself slowly opening up to the idea of a serious relationship
Now finding herself in a serious relationship, Julia recognizes the challenges that come with it and grief.
What moves Julia the most when thinking of what people did for her is when people showed up for her.
It was when she was told how to grieve or that they was sorry for her, that Julia would get the most bothered by others.
The best way for people to approach Julia about the situation is with positivity and an open mind.
Julia's final advice:
for those grieving:
if you know someone grieving: