I think that all points of view in this thread should be honored. I completely understand where Mary GJ is coming from. and it can be courageous to speak out.
I was also a high achiever after a parent’s suicide, and paid for it over years because, due to various circumstances, I could not grieve properly in the first place. Anger is another stage that can get skipped over in the name of positivity.
That said, there are people- let’s call them efficient mourners- who can truly move forward relatively soon, who continue their lives and achievements in a way that does not constitute running.
I have a broader problem with what I once saw termed “inspiration porn.” Human interest stories that distort in order to present a narrative that inspires, basically making use of a person with challenges.
There is a lot of pressure in our culture to “be positive.” We are supposed to get over grief, loss and illness quickly, or people lose interest and stay away. This pressure to be positive can really be harmful and this story kind of adds to that pressure.
No matter what your opinion, we don’t know this person, and I just hope the discussion can be open to insights from all sides.