Asking Eric: I'm thinking of quitting because my pain was not acknowledged
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Grief can intensify feelings of being unacknowledged, making the lack of support from the workplace feel more acute. It's essential to express these feelings.
The absence of empathy in the workplace can exacerbate personal grief, highlighting the need for organizations to create a supportive environment for grieving employees.
Discussing your feelings in grief counseling might provide clarity and healing, and can help in framing a conversation with management about better support in the future.
While management can't undo the lack of support you experienced, initiating a conversation about how they can improve recognition of grief can benefit future colleagues.
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