Lisa Marie Presley discusses her experience with grief.
Presley describes her son Benjamin Keough’s suicide in a new piece published on Tuesday in honor of “National Grief Awareness Day.” Benjamin Keough was 27 years old when he committed suicide in 2020.
“The instant he died, my life, and the lives of my three girls, were completely blasted and obliterated,” I explained. We don’t leave because this is our home. Every. Single. Day. Regardless of what some people or our culture would have us believe or want us to believe, grief is something you will have to bear for the rest of your life. You do not “move on” or “get over it,” and “moving on” does not exist.”
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According to Presley, grief is “extremely lonely,” and only “a handful” of people generally maintain in touch to offer continual support to a friend or family member who has suffered a catastrophic loss. Presley’s comments perfectly encapsulate the essence of loss.
“Unfortunately, for the vast majority of people, that is the sad reality. Call everyone you know who has suffered the loss of a loved one, regardless of how long it has been after the tragedy, and ask how they are doing. Pay a visit to them. They will appreciate it more than you realize since it shows how much you care,” she adds.
Presley feels that being with other people who have faced similar adversity has provided her with peace.
“Look for support groups led by people who have suffered the same type of loss as you. I fly to them and host them at my home for the benefit of other bereaved parents,” Presley writes. “While nothing, and I mean nothing, can take away the suffering, seeking support can frequently help you feel a little less alone.”
Presley claims her daughters motivate her.
“I keep going for my girls,” Presley writes. “I keep going because my son made it very clear in his final moments that taking care of his small sisters and watching out for them were at the forefront of his concerns and the most important thing on his mind. So I’ll keep doing what I’m doing.”