Transitioning through Grief and Deep Loss with the Written Word
It's been a while since I've blogged. My husband became very ill. He passed away last week. So, I turn to the way I deal with "things"...like "grieving"....I write. This is my first day completely alone. It's so quiet here. Even the dog is quiet. He's also been grieving. The sound is horrible...a loud, long shrill. I grab him, holding him to my chest. He licks me, but his eyes are closed like he's lost. I understand. I'm also lost. Everyone believes I'm strong. They keep telling me that. I ...
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Nov 28, 2018 04:32PM
Oh Elizabeth, I am so saddened to hear about your husband. I will keep you and your family in our prayers. I pray that as time goes on God will grant you the strength to get through the freshness of this challenging time and for those moments that will come. People all too often think that trying to hold it together without falling apart (in front of them) is "being strong" but that is not so. I've experienced much loss, not one of a spouse, but we all process grief differently. I found that after my mother passed away, however, I too turned to writing because it was therapeutic and helped me to release a lot of built-up saddness and a little anger I didn't think I had. So write and cry, release and heal. Then repeat! :-) May God continue to comfort you Elizabeth. Take care.
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Kym...thank you so much for your message to me. It was so sincere and touched my heart. I have always turned to writing...after our son died unexpectedly I wrote my first novel. Most of my writing has been non-fiction or therapeutic hypnotherapy which is "fiction in a sense." I've always been a storyteller. My condolences to you as well. There is something unique about a daughter losing a mother. And, as I'm noticing, my grieving is different for my husband than for our son. So, there is much to write, and hopefully to help others move through their healing journey. Regards, eliz
I love your spirit Liz and I most certainly believe that your stories will help so many others who have no idea where to begin processing their pain and challenges. I have a few friends who lost their spouse at an early age and years after they still have their moments and that is ok. Be sure to take care of yourself. I was not able to have children and I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. But your stories Elizabeth are relevant now and God will help you to use those stories and encourage others at the appointed time. Take care. Peace & Blessings always! -Kym
