Always Quote by Bob the Drag Queen
“Mourning doesn't always mean zen, mourning doesn't always mean somber, mourning can just be a celebration of a life of people. It's not always about wearing black and listening to a Sarah McLachlan song.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "Queer Voices", 2022
Mourning can be a joyful remembrance, not just sorrow; grief can include celebration of a person's life.
In simple terms: Grief can be happy, not only sad.
Allow space for both sorrow and joy in loss.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- funerals
- memorials
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor a life joyfully?
- When is celebration appropriate?
Some may view celebration as disrespectful.