On National Grief Awareness Day, Lisa Marie Presley talked about her tragic experience losing her 27-year-old son Benjamin Keough to suicide.
She described the incident as a sudden, devastating blow to her and her three children’s lives, leaving them broken and unable to move on.
Contrary to popular belief, grief could not be overcame or replaced, in Presley’s opinion. She insisted that it must be endured for the rest of one’s life.
She emphasized that although it is very difficult to live with, pretending otherwise and attempting to push the feelings away will not help anyone or make sense.
Due to the unfathomable suffering brought on by such a sudden loss, Lisa Marie Presley’s life was marked by intense sorrow and suffering, unlike anything she had ever known. She and her daughters were forced to fight every day without Benjamin as her entire world abruptly changed.
They were terrified about moving on without him, but they couldn’t bear to leave their house, which held so many happy and painful memories.
Few people are willing to provide ongoing support and consolation to those who have experienced a significant loss, making grief a very lonely emotion. For those who are touched, this reality might be difficult, as Presley so beautifully put it.
Whether it has been months or only a few days, making an effort to reach out to people who are grieving can make all the difference in the world. The grieving will truly appreciate and feel your concern when you make a simple phone call, visit, or send them a thoughtful card.
Even though it probably won’t make their pain go away, it might give them comfort in one of their darkest moments.
Furthermore, a lot of people discover comfort in sharing their loss with others. It also serves as a way to remember and honor the life of the person who passed away too soon. This not only improves relationships between family members and friends.
It may be helpful in many ways to hear about people’s memories because it can make us appreciate beauty even when life is darkest.
Presley believes that helping those who have experienced a similar loss can bring comfort to them.
She has found peace in being around other people who have experienced grief.
As a result, she frequently travels to host support groups in her home for others. Presley is adamant to carry on for her daughters despite the excruciating pain that comes with such a loss because her son made it clear that this was his top priority before he passed away.
He had made it clear in his final moments that looking after and protecting his younger sisters was one of his top priorities. Presley will therefore keep doing what she is doing for them, pushing through the excruciating pain that has now become an integral part of her being.
