Dear Friend (sharing grief)

Dear Friend,

I am so sorry to hear that your dear Dad has passed away. I know your pain. The sadness. The overwhelming emotion of dealing with the death of a loved one.

Your Dad's death has brought back memories of my own mother's death, not quite two years ago. The grief still residing just under my skin, waiting for a wound through which to surface.

I understand now the feelings of grief. I recognise the melancholy. I don't stop myself from weeping at the thought of who I have lost.

And neither should you. Cry, remonstrate. Talk. Tell us how you are feeling. Laugh. Remember.

Be strong for your family.

I wrap my heart around you.


Perfect peony, May 2013
I'm linking up this post with Older Mum (In A Muddle) for #One Week - Spring '13. Delighted to be joining in again.

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