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Although I come from a background of abuse I draw strength from the strength of my ancestors who were able to love despite the trauma. My grandma loved me beyond measure, even though she wasn’t treated well her entire life.
Hugging my grandmother for a photo in front of her honey suckle. Both of us smiling. I remember that day fondly. This was about four months before she passed away. I have the photo in my living room.
Staying in the moment and feeling my grief. My dad got Covid and has been in the hospital for about a week now on a ventilator We’ve had a rocky relationship and now all I want is to talk to him. One more time. To remind him that even though we have had difficult times I still love him. But, actually I know he knows that. I got to Facetime him before they put him in an induced coma. Even though it was painful to see him suffering, he knew it was me and I told him I loved him very...
Staying in the moment and feeling my grief. My dad got Covid and has been in the hospital for about a week now on a ventilator We’ve had a rocky relationship and now all I want is to talk to him. One more time. To remind him that even though we have had difficult times I still love him. But, actually I know he knows that. I got to Facetime him before they put him in an induced coma. Even though it was painful to see him suffering, he knew it was me and I told him I loved him very much and everything would be ok. The heartache I feel right now is sometimes overwhelming. I am practicing staying in the moment and walk through ALL of my feelings and sensations.
When I am in emotional pain and I don’t “feel” grateful, I do things to express my gratitude. I wash my clothes and am grateful that I have never been without clothing, I clean my house and am grateful I have a beautiful home, I pet my cat and am grateful that I have his unconditional love, I call a friend and am grateful to have genuine friendship, I wash my sheets and blankets and am grateful for a comfortable clean bed.
I cheated and looked at other responses before writing mine. I would say, letting people help me, love me when I’m struggling. And, by showing myself the same compassion I show others.
True courage from you and your brother. So sorry for your loss.
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