“The day your father died was the worst day of my life.” “It wasn’t so good for me either,” I replied, a tinge of sarcasm coating my flat tone. My friend was talking about an event that happened decades ago, and until she said those words, I never considered the effect my father’s death in 1961 had on anyone beyond my own family.
Thank you for sharing this insightful story. Often others do not really know how to react to a another’s grief. Your story has touched me and will help me and others to be more aware and compassionate to another's pain after the death of a loved one. Thank you
Every time I read this I am touched by the honesty, the insight and the gift it can give others. I am so sorry you lost your daddy. And I’m so sorry that you had to learn to navigate life with so much pain afterwards.
Ginni, I am so moved by this heartfelt piece about your dad and how his death affected you. I am so sorry you felt so hurt, alone and lonely. Death alters us and the people around us. What really resonated for me was how you talked about the pain of the loss, the pain of losing friends but then how you chose to actively seek out knowledge about how death affects us than move into getting a degrees. You chose to educate yourself and others which shows such a high level of emotional intelligence. Thank you so much for sharing your vulnerable and honest journey with all of us. I am very touched by your story and your ability to move through this so well. Thank you for showing us your strength.
Thank you for sharing this insightful story. Often others do not really know how to react to a another’s grief. Your story has touched me and will help me and others to be more aware and compassionate to another's pain after the death of a loved one. Thank you
Every time I read this I am touched by the honesty, the insight and the gift it can give others. I am so sorry you lost your daddy. And I’m so sorry that you had to learn to navigate life with so much pain afterwards.
Sending love and hugs, Barbara
I appreciate your comments, Sheila. You saw what I hoped readers would.
Ginni - this was an incredible piece of writing. Thank you!
Ginni, I am so moved by this heartfelt piece about your dad and how his death affected you. I am so sorry you felt so hurt, alone and lonely. Death alters us and the people around us. What really resonated for me was how you talked about the pain of the loss, the pain of losing friends but then how you chose to actively seek out knowledge about how death affects us than move into getting a degrees. You chose to educate yourself and others which shows such a high level of emotional intelligence. Thank you so much for sharing your vulnerable and honest journey with all of us. I am very touched by your story and your ability to move through this so well. Thank you for showing us your strength.