YES--thank you for this perspective, Jodine.  I've been sporadically reading
FFF's blog for a while now and you've articulated what I've been feeling
about it beautifully.

Jessica Claire
LLLL Los Angeles

On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Jodine Chase <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> If the breastfeeding relationship were acknowledged as something important
> and valued in society, we would recognize the need to grieve its loss. I
> think the grief/loss therapy or response is the right model here, but until
> women and those around them actually believe they have lost something worth
> grieving, it may not resonate.
>
> If we can help women acknowledge the reality of their loss and help them to
> learn how to understand and cope with grief, we will be providing a real
> service.
>
> -- Jodine Chase
> Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
>
>

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