It’s Okay to Cry

2023 has been a doozy of a year. And what makes it even harder is that it is not like we had a few years of luxury prior. I mean after all, we were dealing with a global pandemic, a bear of a stock market and a war in Europe of all things. And this is only to name a few of the things that made headlines. But for me personally, 2023 has been really hard and I know I’m not alone.

For the first time in a long time, I’ve come across a situation I’m just not sure how to resolve. Yes I have talked to experts and yes I have done my research. I know I can continue to do research but either way it is just hard to deal with the inevitable demise of a loved one. And it doesn’t help knowing that you are powerless to change the situation. I know we are all mortal and this is life, but that doesn’t make it easier to accept.

Perhaps I somehow thought I had control of the situation to begin with, which was simply foolish. I can admit that I have no control in how long I live nor do I have control on how long others live . Still, it never seems to come at a convenient time nor are you ready for when it comes. “It”meaning death.

With time I hope it does get easier or less difficult. I fully expect to cry and scream because that is all normal and may simply be what I need to do. In the meantime, I’m going to wish you a good and inspirational writing week.