61 minutes well spent

I just watched Young Widow: Naked in the Memorial Playground, a documentary by Elizabeth Titus. I'll have more to say about it later, but wanted to quickly share this list from the film:


Top 10 things you don't say to a widow

1. He died for a reason
2. God never gives you more than you can bear
3. I've been through a divorce, so I know exactly how you feel
4. My dog died, so I know exactly how you feel
5. My 89 year old grandmother died, so I know exactly how you feel
6. At least you didn't have children
7. At least you had children
8. It was for the best
9. God wanted him more than you
10. Are you over it yet?

I have been on the receiving end of versions of #2, #4, #5, #8 and #10.