First accept and keep loving yourself and stay open to those loving and wanting to support you now and forward. Then, you have the love to give to Tanja and Mel.
Chloe death was an accident – You have done the best with the time you had with her, and now you will continue to do the best with the time with Mel. You may grieve a life-time for Chloe, and you will have more God awful moments as well as the reflective moments of the joy she was to you and many others, and moments of peace --- it is all the moments combined that will allow you to be a person who grieves and grows from it. Sending continued healing prayers, light, and love - jackie
we have never met but we are family. My spouse committed suicide Oct 5th 2021. Jan 6th my daughter's dad passed away. I am in constant fear that I am failing her as a parent and that I will lose her too. When it seems as though everyone you've loved is dying it can break you. Though I will never know your pain and struggles, you sharing them helps. I feel less alone knowing these feelings aren't mine alone. There are no words that could ever properly articulate your loss but I appreciate you trying. Your honesty has given me strength at a time where I feel my weakest. Thank you for being strong by being vulnerable
Hi Lynn - thank you for sharing so openly. It's not always an easy thing to do. I'm so sorry about the losses you've experienced.
One of the things I've realized over the years is that we're surrounded by people with whom we share common experiences. It seems that everyone else is just waiting for someone else to go first. I've long since decided to do that - go first. That's what this blog is all about.
I'm glad you feel a little stronger. I feel a little stronger for having read what you shared as well.
Dear Jason
First accept and keep loving yourself and stay open to those loving and wanting to support you now and forward. Then, you have the love to give to Tanja and Mel.
Chloe death was an accident – You have done the best with the time you had with her, and now you will continue to do the best with the time with Mel. You may grieve a life-time for Chloe, and you will have more God awful moments as well as the reflective moments of the joy she was to you and many others, and moments of peace --- it is all the moments combined that will allow you to be a person who grieves and grows from it. Sending continued healing prayers, light, and love - jackie
Thank you Jackie. You're such an inspiration and mentor to me. I love and appreciate you.
Jason,
we have never met but we are family. My spouse committed suicide Oct 5th 2021. Jan 6th my daughter's dad passed away. I am in constant fear that I am failing her as a parent and that I will lose her too. When it seems as though everyone you've loved is dying it can break you. Though I will never know your pain and struggles, you sharing them helps. I feel less alone knowing these feelings aren't mine alone. There are no words that could ever properly articulate your loss but I appreciate you trying. Your honesty has given me strength at a time where I feel my weakest. Thank you for being strong by being vulnerable
Hi Lynn - thank you for sharing so openly. It's not always an easy thing to do. I'm so sorry about the losses you've experienced.
One of the things I've realized over the years is that we're surrounded by people with whom we share common experiences. It seems that everyone else is just waiting for someone else to go first. I've long since decided to do that - go first. That's what this blog is all about.
I'm glad you feel a little stronger. I feel a little stronger for having read what you shared as well.
Here as little or as much as you need me - with love and grace - Jackie