"That's a good start," Jack says, because his definition of 'okay' is not the same as other people's.
"It... It's going to take time. Whatever way you choose. But whatever helps you keep going, don't get to rely on it. That way leads addiction, and that never ends well, and while I am the original advocate of casual sex, just-" Jack blinks at himself and waves a hand in a manner that would be awkward on anyone else. "Be careful. Don't let coping become everything to you. Grieving hurts, but it's better than a lot of alternatives."
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"It... It's going to take time. Whatever way you choose. But whatever helps you keep going, don't get to rely on it. That way leads addiction, and that never ends well, and while I am the original advocate of casual sex, just-" Jack blinks at himself and waves a hand in a manner that would be awkward on anyone else. "Be careful. Don't let coping become everything to you. Grieving hurts, but it's better than a lot of alternatives."