My mother passed in 1999, and my father in 2003. Looking back, I was certainly affected when Mom passed, but I was absolutely devastated when Dad died. The funny thing is I didn't notice it at the time, but so many things in my life were affected. Work, home life and my relationships. Thankfully, I have regained most of my momentum that …
My mother passed in 1999, and my father in 2003. Looking back, I was certainly affected when Mom passed, but I was absolutely devastated when Dad died. The funny thing is I didn't notice it at the time, but so many things in my life were affected. Work, home life and my relationships. Thankfully, I have regained most of my momentum that got sidelined. That is not to say I don't have those moments when I just stare off into the distance. We all handle grief so differently from one another. Here is hoping your journey becomes less bumpy and smooth sailing going forward.
Thank you, Fred. I lost my dad in the late 80s (so long ago I can’t remember which of two years) and my mom was one of those who passed in 2020-2021. Ours was a complex relationship. Don’t know if you’ve ever heard of a play/movie called “da.” The movie adaptation starred Barnard Hughes and Martin Sheen. There was a line in it that came to mind when I was reading your comment: "It was a long time before I realized that love turned upside down was love, for all of that." I haven’t seen the film in years, around when my dad died, but it has stuck with me. If you’re interested, I see someone’s uploaded it to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTooFO6UM84
My mother passed in 1999, and my father in 2003. Looking back, I was certainly affected when Mom passed, but I was absolutely devastated when Dad died. The funny thing is I didn't notice it at the time, but so many things in my life were affected. Work, home life and my relationships. Thankfully, I have regained most of my momentum that got sidelined. That is not to say I don't have those moments when I just stare off into the distance. We all handle grief so differently from one another. Here is hoping your journey becomes less bumpy and smooth sailing going forward.
Thank you, Fred. I lost my dad in the late 80s (so long ago I can’t remember which of two years) and my mom was one of those who passed in 2020-2021. Ours was a complex relationship. Don’t know if you’ve ever heard of a play/movie called “da.” The movie adaptation starred Barnard Hughes and Martin Sheen. There was a line in it that came to mind when I was reading your comment: "It was a long time before I realized that love turned upside down was love, for all of that." I haven’t seen the film in years, around when my dad died, but it has stuck with me. If you’re interested, I see someone’s uploaded it to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTooFO6UM84
I’ll check it out. Thanks Clint.