think grief is like a really ugly couch. It never goes away. You can decorate around it; you can slap a doily on top of it; you can push it to the corner of the room-but eventually, you learn to live with it.
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In Jodi Picoult's novel "Leaving Time," grief is likened to an uncomfortable piece of furniture that is impossible to remove from one's life. This analogy suggests that, while individuals can attempt to decorate their lives and distract themselves from the pain, the emotional burden of loss is always present, much like an ugly couch that takes up space in a room.
The quote emphasizes the idea that rather than eliminating grief,...
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