Please be gentle with me for I am grieving. The sea I swim in is a
lonely one, and the shore seems miles away. Waves of despair numb my
soul as I struggle through each day.
My heart is heavy with sorrow. I want to shout and scream and
repeatedly ask "Why?". At times, my grief overwhelms me, and I weep
bitterly, so great is my loss.
Please don't turn away or tell me to move on with my life. I must
embrace my pain before I can begin to heal. Companion me through my
tears and sit with me in loving silence. Honor where I am in my
journey, not where you think I should be.
Listen patiently to my story. I may need to tell it over and over
again. It's how I begin to grasp the enormity of my loss. Nurture me
through the weeks and months ahead. Forgive me when I seem distant
and inconsolable. A small flame still burns within my heart, and
shared memories may trigger both laughter and tears. I need your
support and understanding. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
I must find my own path.
Please, will you walk beside me?
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
ReplyDeleteAlso, please give credit to Jill Engler for this beautiful prose she wrote after her own loss.
I have shared this with many people over the last nearly twenty years. It is so sad that Jill Engler had such a horrific loss to write this wonderful support for us.