The holiday season feels like prodding a wound sometimes. I can picture him when you describe him: he lives in your words, how you capture his exact light. Hoping this season passes peacefully x
I feel compassion in every word of this piece, Rea. This holiday season can end up feeling like a survival course, a dividing of people into life’s winners and losers. Thank you for thinking of those who are vulnerable, for whatever reason. Restacking.
It’s hard enough grieving let alone being surrounded by celebrations and parties when there are people missing at ours. Bring on the new year I say, my nervous system is pinging.
So sorry for your loss Rea. 😞 My brother died from complications resulting from long term drug and alcohol
use, and also hospital error.
I hear you. This season won’t last. But our heartache goes on. I hope people who read this reach out for support if needed. I know I am. 🫂
Beautiful and fitting picture for this poem! I wish for you lots of healing through this difficult holiday season! Thank you for sharing your grief. You inspire and help so many in the process, I hope also yourself! Namaste, Rea<3
This very loving and passionate tribute to your devoted son echoes my own sentiments. I would love to have known him. On Sunday, the family will gather to honor our daughter, April, gwho died by suicide on that same date, December 21st, five years ago. A lovely woman in every way, lean and elegant and sensitive to her very marrow, she struggled with depression and alcohol abuse on and off for many years. April was my sunshine girl, spirited with a quick tongue and an enormous heart. She brightened every occasion and has left a vast hole in our hearts. She left behind a sensitive and likewise beautiful daughter, now 23. She is a precious tribute to her mother’s memory. I am so very thankful for her presence in our lives. Thank you for sharing and allowing me an opportunity to express my own profound sense of sadness and loss, particularly acute at this time of year. I am so very sorry that you too are experiencing the loss of your son, so remarkable in every way. My heart grieves for us all.
Thank you, Rea. I know that you understand. That helps even though I wish that you had not had to endure the loss of your beloved son. My heart grieves for you as well.
Rea I am so sorry to know you lost your precious son Emile. I agree that this time of year is really difficult as other people assume we will be as excited as them. Warmest wishes to you. 🥰
Rea, some people absorb and never reflect. Your writing … you are such a bright light, a beacon for … I was going to say lost souls, but that isn’t quite right, your glow is universal.
Your son sounds like a beautiful soul, Rea. Thank you for sharing his light with us and for your caring for others.
I appreciate the acknowledgment of Christmas grief. I lost my mom during the pandemic on Christmas Eve. I still get signs from her, but this time of year feels hard. Sending care.
Thank you for this Rea.... Heartbreakingly beautiful.
He is proud of you, definitely ❤️ 🫂🦋
Dankie lieve Vlinder. <3 <3
This is beautiful Rea. Heartbreaking yet authentic. I’m sure your son would be very proud of his mother for finding the strength to write these words.
Thank you for saying that, Phillip. You touched my heart.
Rea, so much love here in this piece. It's a gorgeous tribute. He was a very special person, just like his mom.
Thank you for your kind words, Patty.
You carry the pain with grace
You have a beautiful heart.
The holiday season feels like prodding a wound sometimes. I can picture him when you describe him: he lives in your words, how you capture his exact light. Hoping this season passes peacefully x
Thank you, Deer Girl. I appreciate you. 🙏
I feel compassion in every word of this piece, Rea. This holiday season can end up feeling like a survival course, a dividing of people into life’s winners and losers. Thank you for thinking of those who are vulnerable, for whatever reason. Restacking.
I know you understand, Esther. Thank you. 🙏🙏
It’s hard enough grieving let alone being surrounded by celebrations and parties when there are people missing at ours. Bring on the new year I say, my nervous system is pinging.
So sorry for your loss Rea. 😞 My brother died from complications resulting from long term drug and alcohol
use, and also hospital error.
I hear you. This season won’t last. But our heartache goes on. I hope people who read this reach out for support if needed. I know I am. 🫂
You are not alone, Lily. I’m sorry about your brother. Hugs.
You put the words to perfection. He was so loving and caring.
Thank you, Maralet. ❤️
Beautiful and fitting picture for this poem! I wish for you lots of healing through this difficult holiday season! Thank you for sharing your grief. You inspire and help so many in the process, I hope also yourself! Namaste, Rea<3
Thank you for your kindness, Rasmus.
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This very loving and passionate tribute to your devoted son echoes my own sentiments. I would love to have known him. On Sunday, the family will gather to honor our daughter, April, gwho died by suicide on that same date, December 21st, five years ago. A lovely woman in every way, lean and elegant and sensitive to her very marrow, she struggled with depression and alcohol abuse on and off for many years. April was my sunshine girl, spirited with a quick tongue and an enormous heart. She brightened every occasion and has left a vast hole in our hearts. She left behind a sensitive and likewise beautiful daughter, now 23. She is a precious tribute to her mother’s memory. I am so very thankful for her presence in our lives. Thank you for sharing and allowing me an opportunity to express my own profound sense of sadness and loss, particularly acute at this time of year. I am so very sorry that you too are experiencing the loss of your son, so remarkable in every way. My heart grieves for us all.
I'm sorry you lost your daughter to this, Sheila. We will get through this. Sending love and peace. She is with you. 🤍🤍
Thank you, Rea. I know that you understand. That helps even though I wish that you had not had to endure the loss of your beloved son. My heart grieves for you as well.
It helps to know we are not alone. Hugs
Rea I am so sorry to know you lost your precious son Emile. I agree that this time of year is really difficult as other people assume we will be as excited as them. Warmest wishes to you. 🥰
Thank you, Davina. I appreciate your kind words.
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Rea, some people absorb and never reflect. Your writing … you are such a bright light, a beacon for … I was going to say lost souls, but that isn’t quite right, your glow is universal.
Thank you for this beautiful reaction to my words, Chris. I deeply appreciate your presence.
My son died of a brain haemorrhage when he was 21 years old. That was on New Year's Day 1984.
I still find it difficult when Christmas time arrives, but we understand.
Thankful for the gift of their life.
You too were blessed x
Thank you Rea
It's good to be understood x
I’m sorry for your loss, Tom. We were blessed by their lives. Hugs
Your son sounds like a beautiful soul, Rea. Thank you for sharing his light with us and for your caring for others.
I appreciate the acknowledgment of Christmas grief. I lost my mom during the pandemic on Christmas Eve. I still get signs from her, but this time of year feels hard. Sending care.
I’m sorry you lost your mom, Jen. We’ll get through this. ❤️
Thanks Rea 💜