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The Majewski Curse QUOTES

The Majewski Curse QUOTES

1 " Healing was not straightforward and was much easier said than done. Losing loved ones is one of the most overwhelming experiences of being human—nothing compares to it. Nevertheless, life marches on whether we walk along with it, and whether we choose to die inside or move on is up to us. "

― Lisa Dianne McInnes , The Majewski Curse

2 " It’s hard not to let negative emotions take over and leave their mark, but it seems that our lives depend on it; the reality is that stress kills.
When it goes unresolved, stress can lead to chronic disease, causing premature death. The elevation of the stress hormone cortisol lowers immune system functioning, increases blood pressure, and cholesterol, and increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and various other diseases.
However, grief doesn’t last forever, despite how devastating and all-encompassing it can be. With the right help, support, and outlook, recovery will bring the body and mind to a new place of healing. We will never be the same again, but we will be stronger versions of ourselves. It’s important to remember to approach recovery with some level of gratitude for the beauty of life—it’s important to always express, accept, and learn from ourselves. "

― Lisa Dianne McInnes , The Majewski Curse

3 " After an indefinite amount of time, a police officer knocked on the door and came into the room. He introduced himself, then said, “I want to start by saying how very sorry I am for your loss.” He stood in silence for a moment. We thanked him for his condolences, then waited for him to proceed. He cleared his throat and began, “The woman who killed your son feels terrible about it.” We looked at him in shock. “She is beside herself and is practically inconsolable,” he added.
The room became deathly quiet. We could not believe what we were hearing. Had we misheard him? We looked around at each other, perplexed. Was he trying to elicit sympathy for our son’s killer? Wait, What?
It was one of those moments one can’t forget, a significant point that cannot be erased. Something didn’t feel right, and even though I didn’t understand it at the time, we later learned what the officer meant. "

― Lisa Dianne McInnes , The Majewski Curse