Dr. Neimeyer answers this question:
My teenage son was electrocuted at home accidentally almost 20 years ago. My counselor is not happy with my saying he was killed. I know the difference because about three decades ago, another toddler son died from a cerebral aneurysm , so in my eyes one died and one was killed and to me there are three ways of dying: (1) from old age where the body wears out, (2) from a defective body part or disease, and (3) from trauma from an accident, murder, war or suicide. My counselor won't accept my analogy, she prefers that they both just died. Am I wrong in feeling the way that I do and saying it as I see it ? I see things as black or white and have trouble seeing grey. I am religious and righteous in my outlook. If I get into heaven , I will be having strong words with our maker as I hate seeing the young and innocent being struck down, whilst the nasty and wicked are allowed to survive and multiply! I know that I am carrying suppressed anger and I have the ability to forgive myself and others , but I cannot forget.
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