You’re welcome, Candace. I often feel that my super power is putting words to emotion and grief can be one of those challenging emotions to put words to. Hope it was a blessing for you.
Thank you, Amanda, for sharing this poignant reflection on the loss of your dad and how the many ways grief touches us, especially at the holidays. May his memory be a blessing.
I’m sitting here on this first day of the new year thinking of the grief I could not stand to touch when my Dad died more than a quarter of a century ago. I told myself at the time I felt nothing. But I did; I felt such anger and resentment that it took me years to unpick the hardness in my soul until all that was left was compassion and the loneliness of grief that I didn’t know what to do with. Your story reminds me of my own, and I’m more grateful than you could know that you’ve given me this topic for my first life-writing session next week. Wishing you love and courage for this new year, Amanda. You are not alone.
Wow, Heather, this is a powerful testament of how storytelling can spark something in us that we didn’t expect. The parallel story line that you and Amanda share, and the fact that her story ignited a writing session for you, really speaks to the healing pathways that writing gives us. I’m so grateful the two of you connected here!
Thank you ♥️ and thank you for being brave and sharing some of your story. It’s almost been two years now and on a recent phone call to my sister, she realized how much stress she is still holding from the funeral. There are so many ways that grief can hide within us. Sharing stories is powerful because we see ourselves reflected and then we get to see a different part of ourselves that we never knew before. I hope your life-writing session is therapeutic for you 🥰
Thanks for sharing my story, Jeannie 🥰
It was truly my honor, Amanda!
Thank you for sharing your grief. When our parents move on to the next life it can and does feel empty. Thank you again for sharing.
You’re welcome, Candace. I often feel that my super power is putting words to emotion and grief can be one of those challenging emotions to put words to. Hope it was a blessing for you.
Your story absolutely did that, Amanda. It was so well done. Thank you for sharing it.
I'm glad this reached you, Candy. Sending hugs.
Thank you, Amanda, for sharing this poignant reflection on the loss of your dad and how the many ways grief touches us, especially at the holidays. May his memory be a blessing.
Thank you, Doreen, for your kind comment. Yes, we hold his memory actively, telling stories and remembering. Thank you ♥️
I'm so glad Amanda's story touched your heart today, Doreen!
I’m sitting here on this first day of the new year thinking of the grief I could not stand to touch when my Dad died more than a quarter of a century ago. I told myself at the time I felt nothing. But I did; I felt such anger and resentment that it took me years to unpick the hardness in my soul until all that was left was compassion and the loneliness of grief that I didn’t know what to do with. Your story reminds me of my own, and I’m more grateful than you could know that you’ve given me this topic for my first life-writing session next week. Wishing you love and courage for this new year, Amanda. You are not alone.
Wow, Heather, this is a powerful testament of how storytelling can spark something in us that we didn’t expect. The parallel story line that you and Amanda share, and the fact that her story ignited a writing session for you, really speaks to the healing pathways that writing gives us. I’m so grateful the two of you connected here!
Thank you ♥️ and thank you for being brave and sharing some of your story. It’s almost been two years now and on a recent phone call to my sister, she realized how much stress she is still holding from the funeral. There are so many ways that grief can hide within us. Sharing stories is powerful because we see ourselves reflected and then we get to see a different part of ourselves that we never knew before. I hope your life-writing session is therapeutic for you 🥰
Your super powers are wonderful.
Thank you 🥰🥰🥰
Grief wears many "faces," it carries so many emotions in its wake. Amanda, thank you for sharing the impact of loss you felt.
Hi Nancy 🥰 yes, you are right! Grief can be masked under many other feelings. I’m so grateful to be able to share my story!