I can't get used to it, Sherry. It still doesn't seem real. There's a place she wanted us to go to in Ireland. I plan to go later this year and will be sure to put it on the itinerary.
Whilst it doesn't seem appropriate to click a 'like/love' button online, I have done so all the same. Your words are lovely testament to a clearly very well loved and lovely person. x
I am so sorry Denise. As someone who understands that pain, I feel for you. The end of your story brought me back to Cape May Point, where my siblings and I spent time together to say goodbye to our youngest brother who died by suicide. I’m glad you have your husband and others to continue to walk the path. 💚
How horrific. Tragic ends by suicide are always a mystery to us, but putting together pieces like you've done helps to make sense of it all, and that provides some solace. It doesn't bring back a friend, perhaps, but it does bring back pieces of her and help to channel some of the sadness. I'm so sorry :(
Thank you, Beth. It's a process. The day she died, I had a dress rehearsal for a play I was in. I went. I had to keep moving forward and couldn't stop to grieve properly. I don't think you ever really finish that process, not for someone you love.
Definitely not. It’s only recently through a lot of writing I’ve done here and analyzing of films and their themes that I think I’ve seen some progress grieving my mom. I don’t cry everytime I’m reminded of her. But I do cry watching tv or films depicting parent loss. It’s a process for sure.
Oh, Denise 💔 I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. How tragic. I know the pain of suicide, for the ones left behind. It's something you never really get over. My heart goes out to you and her family. 🤍
This is so horrible, Denise, and I am so sorry. That poor, sweet soul.
I can't get used to it, Sherry. It still doesn't seem real. There's a place she wanted us to go to in Ireland. I plan to go later this year and will be sure to put it on the itinerary.
Reading after Alison Tennent mentioned in her own piece about suicide just now. So sorry for the loss of your wonderful friend.
Thanks, Wendy. I appreciate it.
Whilst it doesn't seem appropriate to click a 'like/love' button online, I have done so all the same. Your words are lovely testament to a clearly very well loved and lovely person. x
(I was redirected to your post from https://substack.com/@celticchameleon )
Thank you, so much. I miss her. Alison is the best.
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet friend. I am just leaving this here in case you find it helpful. It is a small handbook for those who have lost a loved one this way. https://www.crisissupport.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SOS_handbook.pdf
Thanks kind, Barbara. Thank you.
I’m so sorry 😔such heartbreak. My husband ended his life is a horrifying way 6 months ago.
I am so very sorry to hear that, Isabelle. I can’t imagine what you are going through.You have my deepest sympathy.
What a wonderful tribute to a dear friend. I am so very sorry for your loss. May you all find peace.
Thank you, Jackie. It takes a long time to process and I don’t think we’ll ever truly understand.
I am so sorry Denise. As someone who understands that pain, I feel for you. The end of your story brought me back to Cape May Point, where my siblings and I spent time together to say goodbye to our youngest brother who died by suicide. I’m glad you have your husband and others to continue to walk the path. 💚
I’m so very sorry about your brother, Don. We all walk it together.
So very sorry for the loss of your friend. Suicide is so unimaginable for those left behind.
Thank you, Linda. It really is.
I hope I live as vibrant as she did! I’m so sorry for your loss
Thank you, Sakari. I’m working on a poem now. It’s even harder to write than this was.
Such a human story & well told. Thank you. I wish you peace.
Thank you, John. I appreciate that.
How horrific. Tragic ends by suicide are always a mystery to us, but putting together pieces like you've done helps to make sense of it all, and that provides some solace. It doesn't bring back a friend, perhaps, but it does bring back pieces of her and help to channel some of the sadness. I'm so sorry :(
Thank you, Beth. It's a process. The day she died, I had a dress rehearsal for a play I was in. I went. I had to keep moving forward and couldn't stop to grieve properly. I don't think you ever really finish that process, not for someone you love.
Definitely not. It’s only recently through a lot of writing I’ve done here and analyzing of films and their themes that I think I’ve seen some progress grieving my mom. I don’t cry everytime I’m reminded of her. But I do cry watching tv or films depicting parent loss. It’s a process for sure.
The question, could I have helped? never quite fades away. What a terrible tragedy, Denise. I'm so sorry.
Thanks, Alison. It’s hard to fathom someone in so much pain hiding it so well.
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏾 Maya seemed like a good human with a great circle of love.
Yes, she was. Thank you for saying so.
Oh, Denise 💔 I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. How tragic. I know the pain of suicide, for the ones left behind. It's something you never really get over. My heart goes out to you and her family. 🤍