What a fine community you’ve attracted Clint! It’s encouraging to read your experience as well as that of other commenters. When I turned 40 in 1995, all but one of my friends had been lost to AIDS without reaching 40. I was numb for a very long time, but now looking back I realize I wasn’t emotionally equipped to deal with that much los…
What a fine community you’ve attracted Clint! It’s encouraging to read your experience as well as that of other commenters. When I turned 40 in 1995, all but one of my friends had been lost to AIDS without reaching 40. I was numb for a very long time, but now looking back I realize I wasn’t emotionally equipped to deal with that much loss at that age. Who is? The pain has dulled over the years, but there are moments when I wonder if we would all still be friends enjoying our senior years together. I don’t dwell on the “what ifs” though; my life is good in the here and now with supportive friends. Best wishes to you as you move forward in your life!
What a fine community indeed, David! Thank you for being part of it. And thank you for sharing your experiences with grief and loss. I’m hopeful a few of the friends I’ve pushed away will be open to giving me a second chance. Fingers crossed.
What a fine community you’ve attracted Clint! It’s encouraging to read your experience as well as that of other commenters. When I turned 40 in 1995, all but one of my friends had been lost to AIDS without reaching 40. I was numb for a very long time, but now looking back I realize I wasn’t emotionally equipped to deal with that much loss at that age. Who is? The pain has dulled over the years, but there are moments when I wonder if we would all still be friends enjoying our senior years together. I don’t dwell on the “what ifs” though; my life is good in the here and now with supportive friends. Best wishes to you as you move forward in your life!
What a fine community indeed, David! Thank you for being part of it. And thank you for sharing your experiences with grief and loss. I’m hopeful a few of the friends I’ve pushed away will be open to giving me a second chance. Fingers crossed.