IMHO, the best writing forces me to take a look at something I *thought* I understood from a totally new perspective. Your argument that nostalgia can become a “certainty crutch” during tumultuous times is a wonderful example of that.
This is a piece I’m going to be thinking about for awhile!
Thanks Maddie!! We are all figuring it out as we go along....but super glad this resonated with you (and outside my own brain). I think a lot about how we think about the past in our present day, and the paradox of keeping our loved ones close while also moving on with strength. Thanks for being part of the convo!
Sue.........Unfortunately, a major, major portion of the grief I am experiencing over the loss of my sweet, sweet Joan is that our relationship WAS perfect!! In 22 years we did not have a single argument. The only thing that came close was the time I was late in picking her up for a wedding and she threw her purse at me!! I will never experience such a wonderful relationship ever again.
Don, it was nice to get a little feel for your Joan through your purse-throwing story! Thanks for sharing. I’ll never experience the same kind of love I had with Mike. But there’s a chance I’ll experience a different, still great kind. My heart goes out to you.
IMHO, the best writing forces me to take a look at something I *thought* I understood from a totally new perspective. Your argument that nostalgia can become a “certainty crutch” during tumultuous times is a wonderful example of that.
This is a piece I’m going to be thinking about for awhile!
Thanks Maddie!! We are all figuring it out as we go along....but super glad this resonated with you (and outside my own brain). I think a lot about how we think about the past in our present day, and the paradox of keeping our loved ones close while also moving on with strength. Thanks for being part of the convo!
Sue.........Unfortunately, a major, major portion of the grief I am experiencing over the loss of my sweet, sweet Joan is that our relationship WAS perfect!! In 22 years we did not have a single argument. The only thing that came close was the time I was late in picking her up for a wedding and she threw her purse at me!! I will never experience such a wonderful relationship ever again.
Don.........West Chester, OH
Don, it was nice to get a little feel for your Joan through your purse-throwing story! Thanks for sharing. I’ll never experience the same kind of love I had with Mike. But there’s a chance I’ll experience a different, still great kind. My heart goes out to you.
Thank you for sharing about you and your family on the loss of a parent and moving forward!
Thanks for reading Stephen and for chiming in!