Thank you for sharing about Claire’s book. I’m not familiar with it. I lost my father nearly three years ago and while I don’t write to him, I speak to him all the time. Full conversations. My son does the same. It’s comforting for us both to share what’s happening in our lives and I often ask for his divine advice. I never thought of writing to him although I write about him.
Tell me your Dad's name. Something switched light on when I wrote to her! Let me know if you give it a go. Love that you and your son chat it up with him. Any way in which we can continue to have a bond is so needed and connective as we learn to live with loss. I work with Claire often! We have a grief retreat this February. Let me know if it you'd like the scoop. Thanks for being here and for your feedback.
His name was Arthur. He was and remains the kindest man I know. He was like a father to my son as well and fortunately we spent a lot of time with him ( and my mom who is 87 and lives with us now). I’ve been very blessed to have had both of my parents in my life but it doesn’t matter how long they’re with us; their departure is always too soon.
I am so glad to have found via Tracy Mansolillo. I held both of my parents hands as they transitioned. The hardest hit was Alyssa, my daughter, earthly departure before my parents.
Nick & Jo. I know my father did not feel the physical pain of cancer that had spread through out his body due to my daughter whispering into the ear of the Universe- “Take care of him, that is my Grandfather”. My Mom joined them 2 years later.
Thank you. I needed to see this today, to read it and absorb it. I loved Claire's memoir and I am eager to read her book about anxiety and grief. While I lost my mom later in life after becoming a mom myself, the grief still feels thick and soupy at times. I don't think we are ever too old to need our mom. And as a writer, it seems like the perfect way to continue talking to her. I am grateful for your post today.
You are such a beautiful writer. Thank you for helping bring grief to the surface so we can all normalize and talk about it. my mom's name is Nancy. She passed in January and while I feel so fortunate to have received her hugs for 47 years, I could always use one more. :)
I thoroughly enjoyed this article Barri. I relate on so many levels. My son passed away in 2003 and I started writing letters TO him very shortly after he died. And as you experienced, it was SO incredibly helpful and healing!
I’m really glad you discovered this practice for yourself and you’re sharing and recommending it to others. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Writing about her was immediately instinctive. I write to make sense of the world and share what I learn. Or big issues that confuse me I think folks can relate to. Glad this resonated. And that you found writing to him helpful and healing.
Ah, so grateful for your kind words always. We pay dearly in ways that can be so harmful. I am glad it resonated. So little control over what comes our way...how we meet it, as Claire says, it Conscious Grief
Thank you for sharing about Claire’s book. I’m not familiar with it. I lost my father nearly three years ago and while I don’t write to him, I speak to him all the time. Full conversations. My son does the same. It’s comforting for us both to share what’s happening in our lives and I often ask for his divine advice. I never thought of writing to him although I write about him.
Tell me your Dad's name. Something switched light on when I wrote to her! Let me know if you give it a go. Love that you and your son chat it up with him. Any way in which we can continue to have a bond is so needed and connective as we learn to live with loss. I work with Claire often! We have a grief retreat this February. Let me know if it you'd like the scoop. Thanks for being here and for your feedback.
His name was Arthur. He was and remains the kindest man I know. He was like a father to my son as well and fortunately we spent a lot of time with him ( and my mom who is 87 and lives with us now). I’ve been very blessed to have had both of my parents in my life but it doesn’t matter how long they’re with us; their departure is always too soon.
I am so glad to have found via Tracy Mansolillo. I held both of my parents hands as they transitioned. The hardest hit was Alyssa, my daughter, earthly departure before my parents.
Your thoughts totally resonated with me.
She is my “why” for writing. Many thx 🙏 ☺️
I am so glad you found your way here. Tell me your folks names. Thinking of you and missing Alyssa with you.
Nick & Jo. I know my father did not feel the physical pain of cancer that had spread through out his body due to my daughter whispering into the ear of the Universe- “Take care of him, that is my Grandfather”. My Mom joined them 2 years later.
Thank you. I needed to see this today, to read it and absorb it. I loved Claire's memoir and I am eager to read her book about anxiety and grief. While I lost my mom later in life after becoming a mom myself, the grief still feels thick and soupy at times. I don't think we are ever too old to need our mom. And as a writer, it seems like the perfect way to continue talking to her. I am grateful for your post today.
I am so glad you are here. Tell me your Mom's name.
You are such a beautiful writer. Thank you for helping bring grief to the surface so we can all normalize and talk about it. my mom's name is Nancy. She passed in January and while I feel so fortunate to have received her hugs for 47 years, I could always use one more. :)
I thoroughly enjoyed this article Barri. I relate on so many levels. My son passed away in 2003 and I started writing letters TO him very shortly after he died. And as you experienced, it was SO incredibly helpful and healing!
I’m really glad you discovered this practice for yourself and you’re sharing and recommending it to others. 🙏 🙏 🙏
P.S. My son’s name is Jackson ❤️
Writing about her was immediately instinctive. I write to make sense of the world and share what I learn. Or big issues that confuse me I think folks can relate to. Glad this resonated. And that you found writing to him helpful and healing.
Barri, thank you for sharing that quote on Monday and again via this essay. It resonates.
Ah, so grateful for your kind words always. We pay dearly in ways that can be so harmful. I am glad it resonated. So little control over what comes our way...how we meet it, as Claire says, it Conscious Grief