This essay captures the complex interplay of pain and beauty that illness brings. It shows the profound impact on loved ones and reflects on the resilience of TRUE love that powers through even in the toughest, most uncertain of times...so powerful. You go, Julia!
Oh Julia - As a pastor I wish I could hold your pain. As a newly divorced LGBTQ I feel your loss. As a fellow teacher of sorts I celebrate your post. As a former caregiver I took am angry at how cancer kills and lastly we are here if you need us
thanks for understanding and supporting. I am committed to sharing the multiplicity of experiences (not just the easier or "happy" ones) so it gives me hope to see that others are sensitive and understand that as well!
Thank you for sharing this, Julia! You paint a vivid picture of how grief and anger and love can all intertwine.
Thanks, Molly!
This essay captures the complex interplay of pain and beauty that illness brings. It shows the profound impact on loved ones and reflects on the resilience of TRUE love that powers through even in the toughest, most uncertain of times...so powerful. You go, Julia!
Thanks so much, Emilio!
so well said. I worried some people might not understand why this sentiment is so powerful and needed (especially now)
Thx and 100%!
A lovely piece!
Oh Julia - As a pastor I wish I could hold your pain. As a newly divorced LGBTQ I feel your loss. As a fellow teacher of sorts I celebrate your post. As a former caregiver I took am angry at how cancer kills and lastly we are here if you need us
Andrea, Thank you so much. I wish that there could be more recognition that death doesn’t always look like the “hallmark” version.
thanks for understanding and supporting. I am committed to sharing the multiplicity of experiences (not just the easier or "happy" ones) so it gives me hope to see that others are sensitive and understand that as well!