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Mourning Quote by Susie Steiner

“Mourning someone is hard work. It’s so hard it brings with it a tiredness you can’t even believe. You keep thinking you can sleep it off but you just get more tired as it goes on.” quote by Susie Steiner
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““Mourning someone is hard work. It’s so hard it brings with it a tiredness you can’t even believe. You keep thinking you can sleep it off but you just get more tired as it goes on.””

Susie Steiner

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, “The Art of Grief” by Susie Steiner, 2021

Grieving is exhausting, draining energy beyond normal fatigue, and attempts to ignore it only worsen the weariness.

In simple terms: Grief is tiring and can't be ignored.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge fatigue and seek support.

Themes

grief mental health exhaustion

Mood

sad reflective

Type

advice empathetic

When to use this quote

  • loss of a loved one
  • breakup
  • job termination
  • major life transition

Key Concepts

psychology emotional labor self‑care

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you notice when grief is affecting your energy?
  • What supportive actions can reduce this exhaustion?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring grief intensifies fatigue and can lead to deeper emotional distress.

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