Thank you for sharing in the midst of your heart break. As you share vulnerably of your loss, I feel a strange comfort that meets me in my own grief. Iām very sorry for your loss.
This line especially: "I think our minds and hearts hold on to the good because thatās what matters."
My dad passed away in November 2020 and the grief of losing him is still as it was the day I found out. Although sometimes weeks and months pass by without "feeling the intense pain" when grief hits, it's all the same.
I can definitely relate in how you mentioned you had a complicated relationship with your dad. And despite this, when I think of him I only remember all the best memories with him. When he was alive, I had held onto anger, resentment, and disappointment. But when he passed... I just thought of all the times he was there for me, showing love the best way he could.
you're definitely right that probably, it's the good that matters.
Thanks for sharing this piece, Caroline. Sending my love from the Philippines :)
Beautiful post and tribute, Caroline. My sweet dad died from Alzheimerās three months after we lost Joel. The ravages of addiction and Alzheimerās had so many parallels and similarities- cruel, āperson-robbingā diseases. I know they are together, drinking coffee with my mom on a big, wooden porch, telling stories about all of us. ā¤ļø
This was so timely for me as I grieve the visible decline of an elderly loved-one. Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your heart with us so that we can join you in your sorrow -- and as you said, not be alone in it. I am truly sorry for your loss. You are not alone, and now that youāve shared your heart, neither am I.
Thank you for sharing in the midst of your heart break. As you share vulnerably of your loss, I feel a strange comfort that meets me in my own grief. Iām very sorry for your loss.
Caroline, thank you.
I am sorry for the valley you are walking through. Every word was touching.
I was honored to read your vulnerable words that flowed from layers of heartfelt memories.
Hi Caroline. I love this piece.
This line especially: "I think our minds and hearts hold on to the good because thatās what matters."
My dad passed away in November 2020 and the grief of losing him is still as it was the day I found out. Although sometimes weeks and months pass by without "feeling the intense pain" when grief hits, it's all the same.
I can definitely relate in how you mentioned you had a complicated relationship with your dad. And despite this, when I think of him I only remember all the best memories with him. When he was alive, I had held onto anger, resentment, and disappointment. But when he passed... I just thought of all the times he was there for me, showing love the best way he could.
you're definitely right that probably, it's the good that matters.
Thanks for sharing this piece, Caroline. Sending my love from the Philippines :)
- your VV Visionaries Sister,
Gabi
Beautiful post and tribute, Caroline. My sweet dad died from Alzheimerās three months after we lost Joel. The ravages of addiction and Alzheimerās had so many parallels and similarities- cruel, āperson-robbingā diseases. I know they are together, drinking coffee with my mom on a big, wooden porch, telling stories about all of us. ā¤ļø
This was so timely for me as I grieve the visible decline of an elderly loved-one. Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your heart with us so that we can join you in your sorrow -- and as you said, not be alone in it. I am truly sorry for your loss. You are not alone, and now that youāve shared your heart, neither am I.