I cannot imagine the shock of coming home from Ireland and finding your father had died. And the way you found out, via a note on the kitchen counter? Heartbreaking.
Re grief dates -- I've never heard this expressed before. I find it very meaningful. And yes, I have a secret grief date -- 7 Dec -- the day my brother committed suicide when we were both in college. I never tell anyone, but cringe inside when people make Pearl Harbor references.
Thank you for your kind words Bette. Loss is tough no matter how it is learned. My family was at the airport to let us know what happened, but we missed them since we were surprising everyone with our early arrival.
Thank you so much too for your bravery in sharing your story. Despite the difficulty, sometimes when we share, we find the support and solace we need in the most unexpected places. I will think of you with warm thoughts and a virtual hug as December 7 rolls around each year.
I cannot imagine the shock of coming home from Ireland and finding your father had died. And the way you found out, via a note on the kitchen counter? Heartbreaking.
Re grief dates -- I've never heard this expressed before. I find it very meaningful. And yes, I have a secret grief date -- 7 Dec -- the day my brother committed suicide when we were both in college. I never tell anyone, but cringe inside when people make Pearl Harbor references.
Thank you for your kind words Bette. Loss is tough no matter how it is learned. My family was at the airport to let us know what happened, but we missed them since we were surprising everyone with our early arrival.
Thank you so much too for your bravery in sharing your story. Despite the difficulty, sometimes when we share, we find the support and solace we need in the most unexpected places. I will think of you with warm thoughts and a virtual hug as December 7 rolls around each year.