Is it normal that i cried over my grandma's death for a short time?

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So on Monday after school my mom told me that my grandma had died in the morning. I was so shocked when she told me. So after she told me, I went into my room and cried, but I only cried for about 5 mins at least. I mean don't get me wrong I loved her and everything. And since then I've been fine, I haven't been deeply saddened about it when I think about it now.
So is it normal that I cried over my grandma's death for such a short amount of time?

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  • MissClaire
    12 years ago

    I think that its normal to mourn someone that you feel very close too. If you were not very close to your grandmother, and I'm talking about your relationship with her, not how often you "see" her I would say it is normal. I am closer to one of my grandparents than the others and this is due to the conversations and respect that I have for her life, her advice, her values, her outlook etc..... also her respect for me.

    My other grandparent is very racist and intolerant of most things that are different than himself. I might be around him a lot but I don't necessarily respect his views because they are full of hate. I love him of course but Im just closer with the other. So should I judge the difference in my reactions when both die..... I don't think I should too much - its a natural thing - cant be forced.

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  • partofeveryone
    12 years ago

    Perfectly normal. Every mourns differently, after all

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  • BlueBarracuda
    12 years ago

    Well mourning differs from person to person. Was she really sick? I've noticed when someone I care about passes when they're really sick, I tend to feel more relief for them then sorrow over their passing.

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  • Energy
    12 years ago

    My step grandma died from cancer about a year ago. I miss her alot, but I didn't really cry that much. I think it's maybe because I was expecting it since everyone was telling me she was getting worse.. :/

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