Sandy

“It wasn’t a matter to fight over: some families are made up of strangers and nothing can change it.”
― Andrew O'Hagan, Mayflies

“we are witnessed, even at the end of our lives. You are seen. You are heard. Your life matters. Your death will too.”
― Alua Arthur, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End

“The death of a mother is the first
sorrow one weeps over without her.”
― Valérie Perrin, Fresh Water for Flowers

“In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much.
Please don’t try to fix me. Don’t take on my pain or push away my shadows. Just sit beside me as I work through my own inner storms. Be the steady hand I can reach for as I find my way.
My pain is mine to carry, my battles mine to face. But your presence reminds me I’m not alone in this vast, sometimes frightening world. It’s a quiet reminder that I am worthy of love, even when I feel broken.
So, in those dark hours when I lose my way, will you just be here? Not as a rescuer, but as a companion. Hold my hand until the dawn arrives, helping me remember my strength.
Your silent support is the most precious gift you can give. It’s a love that helps me remember who I am, even when I forget.”
― Ernest Hemingway