This is profound truth. I'm not a writer, so I'm having trouble conveying all the thoughts and feelings this stirs within me. But I am SO grateful for your gift of words, Monica. Life is rich with deep joy and deep sorrow. You have a way of expressing all the inexpressible nuances of LIFE.
Thank you for this thoughtful and truthful posting. Your words touched my heart and I am sad to hear about your Sister and think of so many others who fade away in grief. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that our lives are important when we are in deep pain.
Thank you for sharing about your sister. I am sorry you lost your “songbird” sister for years while she was alive. And for encouraging, “the third option” to others in grief. Long grief, disenfranchised grief is hard.
This is such a beautifully expressed post, Monica, full of care and concern that’s laced with understanding and hope and a desire to help.
This is profound truth. I'm not a writer, so I'm having trouble conveying all the thoughts and feelings this stirs within me. But I am SO grateful for your gift of words, Monica. Life is rich with deep joy and deep sorrow. You have a way of expressing all the inexpressible nuances of LIFE.
I love being part of this group of women grabbing the handrails and becoming coherent crones one bathroom remodel, one trip, and one poem at a time.
This is real. (That’s what I keep coming back for with you.)
I think in this life everyone’s heart breaks. But some shatter, while others break open.
I’m a bit frightened by a term you used - alcohol induced dementia. I see signs that this might be happening with my love.
Deep breath for four, hold for four, let out for 6.
Thank you for this thoughtful and truthful posting. Your words touched my heart and I am sad to hear about your Sister and think of so many others who fade away in grief. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that our lives are important when we are in deep pain.
I appreciate your kind words and suggestions. 🧡
Thank you for sharing about your sister. I am sorry you lost your “songbird” sister for years while she was alive. And for encouraging, “the third option” to others in grief. Long grief, disenfranchised grief is hard.