There are so many lessons in what you write! Taking care of ourselves and others is a serious journey. Life has surprises for us that create change and grief. We women learn — again and again — to navigate the changes. Thank you for your essay!
This was so heartfelt and beautifully written. I like how you refer to yourself as Care Companion. That seems so much gentler and walking side-by-side. I couldn’t help but think of grief as I read this after finishing reading my friends manuscript about losing her husband last September and how she has connected with him on the other side. It is a theme there too in regards to adaptability - having a relationship in a new way. And how grief does come through in waves and allowing that - instead of hitting a wall - and how our human self seems to be able to only handle it in waves - and that is okay.
So true. Grief will always be with us, has always been with us in all sorts of disguises - a valuable companion because of the depth of emotions. Heightened awareness of all of life's richest gifts spoken to us by their absence. Always appreciate hearing your thoughts and reflections. Thank you. ❤️
I understand well the grief as I’ve been uncovering that for a good part of my life. It has definitely come in layers for me. I admire your poetic way of expressing thoughts. Thank you!
There are so many lessons in what you write! Taking care of ourselves and others is a serious journey. Life has surprises for us that create change and grief. We women learn — again and again — to navigate the changes. Thank you for your essay!
Thank you for sharing this crazy journey. It’s made all the difference to me.
This was so heartfelt and beautifully written. I like how you refer to yourself as Care Companion. That seems so much gentler and walking side-by-side. I couldn’t help but think of grief as I read this after finishing reading my friends manuscript about losing her husband last September and how she has connected with him on the other side. It is a theme there too in regards to adaptability - having a relationship in a new way. And how grief does come through in waves and allowing that - instead of hitting a wall - and how our human self seems to be able to only handle it in waves - and that is okay.
So true. Grief will always be with us, has always been with us in all sorts of disguises - a valuable companion because of the depth of emotions. Heightened awareness of all of life's richest gifts spoken to us by their absence. Always appreciate hearing your thoughts and reflections. Thank you. ❤️
I understand well the grief as I’ve been uncovering that for a good part of my life. It has definitely come in layers for me. I admire your poetic way of expressing thoughts. Thank you!