a sad day.
It's hard to lose someone you love--much so at times like these when family and togetherness mean the world.
A very good friend lost a loved one just yesterday--a mere 5 days before Christmas.
I wanted to say so many things to comfort her--things like "I know what you're going through." or "I feel your pain." or "It's going to be okay." I decided not to. After all, no amount of empathy can patch up a heart that's totally broken and lost for answers.
I know what it feels like, having been in a stitch like that a couple of times around. I also know that it is going to be okay. But I let her talk, let her grieve--something that, from the time tragedy struck, she was never able to fully do amidst the chaos and the commotion. As a friend, it was all I could offer.
To my dear Olivia: My only wish for you is that with this big loss, you find an ever bigger part of yourself. I love you, and I'm always here for you.
A very good friend lost a loved one just yesterday--a mere 5 days before Christmas.
I wanted to say so many things to comfort her--things like "I know what you're going through." or "I feel your pain." or "It's going to be okay." I decided not to. After all, no amount of empathy can patch up a heart that's totally broken and lost for answers.
I know what it feels like, having been in a stitch like that a couple of times around. I also know that it is going to be okay. But I let her talk, let her grieve--something that, from the time tragedy struck, she was never able to fully do amidst the chaos and the commotion. As a friend, it was all I could offer.
To my dear Olivia: My only wish for you is that with this big loss, you find an ever bigger part of yourself. I love you, and I'm always here for you.
posted by anj at 12:29 AM
1 Comments:
Anj, I've seen the many faces of consolation. I've realized that it isn't how they try to console you, but in how they just let you grieve. You're amongst those who I knew understood the many-faceted pain and your being there was more than enough to resuscitate hope. Salamat and love you right back, girl. :)
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