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“There is a drunkenness to grief, which is good.” quote by Mike Mills
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“There is a drunkenness to grief, which is good.”

Mike Mills

About This Quote

Source Film: The Kids Are All Right, 2010

Grief can intoxicate, offering a strange, beneficial high.

In simple terms: Grief can feel intoxicating and useful.

Key Takeaway

Allow grief to teach, not just hurt.

Themes

grief intoxication growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational cautionary

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • personal loss
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

emotional processing psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance grief’s lessons with its pain?
  • When does grief become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Intoxication may mask necessary healing.

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