Marcie, thank you for your recommendation of As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve. My mother-in-law died two months ago. But reading through the book's Amazon page showed me I have other things to grieve, and that grief now seems like part of the adventure. I just ordered it for my wife, but I'm sure she'll share it with me.
Been following JS Park on IG for awhile now. This was the push I needed to order his book!
Thank you for sharing this vulnerable piece of your story. "Grief is a tricky thing," is so true. I don't use derogatory words too often, but in my head I sometimes refer to grief as a "tricky b***h" when it rears it's head at inconvenient times.
Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable portion of your story. And for the personal invitation to join in on the upcoming conversation. I do follow JS Parks and as others commented, this was the push I needed to order his book.
Two things stood out to me in your moving video: (1) Just how much you've had to bear, process, and grieve in your lifetime, and (2) how welcoming it is to be invited in to this stage of your journey. Vulnerable. Authentic. Vital. Just followed J.S. Parks on IG. I suppose we all have much to learn, and much to offer. Blessings to you and your family.
In the last two years I have loss both my dear parents. Grief is disorienting and lingers with you. I’m learning to live with it. Thank you for sharing this Marcie. 💕
Kim, disorienting is such a perfect word. It really names the feelings. What a rough couple of years you’ve had. I can only imagine its depths. Thank you for being here.
Thank you for this recommendation. My only living sibling died last November, two weeks ahead of his birthday and the holiday. In the whirlwind of assuming care of our elderly mother (who had lived with him) and settling the affairs of his estate, I have not really had time to process the loss. This book feels quite timely.
Thank you for sharing your experiences of grief. It is so unpredictable and particular for each of us. I look forward to your conversation on May 7 and also love J S Park’s book and will order today!
Ah Marcie. I'm sending a big hug. I hope to buy the book and join you on the 7 May, time dependant.
I'm weirdly not scared by grief. Theres more to that part of my story but not for here, not for now.
Thank you for bearing your heart. I will not ameliorate your words but gently say: you dear one, in your words may have shown others a path to give themselves some mercy. Families and grief are complex micro galaxies.
You know: my best dearest friend is not good with grief. She hasn't visited me since mum died in late November. That's ok. I get it.
I love and cherish you and every day am amazed at the gift of meeting you here. 💜💖🙏
You know Marcue, as you were sharing so honestly I kept thinking back to that last thanksgiving you write about. It felt like a stepping over the threshold anew. As I watched your tears I thought of the laughter and shared conversations you had that day. Perhaps that day allowed you to share this. In my early experienced a searing grief when, after a suicide, I found myself quite alone in a strange city. That experience lead me to explore the way we in the west handle death & grief. "Grief is a landscape without gravity" I read. I ended up creating a theatre work about us who keep living: titled Kissing Death. I found comfort in the words of strangers, in the Tibetan "book of living and dying" by Sorghal Rinpoche. I also promised myself I would not run in fear from friends. But its hard. You have to walk silently when someone grieves. And when its family it's hard to the power of infinity. Yeah. 💜
Thank you for sharing, Marcie. I hold space in my grief for your grief. Grief is personal and misunderstood, yet it is something that we will all experience. It's one thing humanity truly has in common...love and loss. I honor you and your vulnerability.
Ordered it. Thanks so much.
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Marcie, thank you for your recommendation of As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve. My mother-in-law died two months ago. But reading through the book's Amazon page showed me I have other things to grieve, and that grief now seems like part of the adventure. I just ordered it for my wife, but I'm sure she'll share it with me.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. J.S. is a truly beautiful comforter!
Been following JS Park on IG for awhile now. This was the push I needed to order his book!
Thank you for sharing this vulnerable piece of your story. "Grief is a tricky thing," is so true. I don't use derogatory words too often, but in my head I sometimes refer to grief as a "tricky b***h" when it rears it's head at inconvenient times.
It is indeed a tricky b***h. She’s a heartbreaker.
Thank you for the gift of your story in the video. ❤️
Thank you for the gift of your presence.
Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable portion of your story. And for the personal invitation to join in on the upcoming conversation. I do follow JS Parks and as others commented, this was the push I needed to order his book.
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Two things stood out to me in your moving video: (1) Just how much you've had to bear, process, and grieve in your lifetime, and (2) how welcoming it is to be invited in to this stage of your journey. Vulnerable. Authentic. Vital. Just followed J.S. Parks on IG. I suppose we all have much to learn, and much to offer. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you so much for the encouragement and the blessings 🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Thank you for sharing JS Park's book with us. Off to order it now.
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Thank you so much, Marcie. Ordering now for my mom and I. Looking forward to your conversation🙏💜
Blessings to you and your mom🖤🖤🖤
In the last two years I have loss both my dear parents. Grief is disorienting and lingers with you. I’m learning to live with it. Thank you for sharing this Marcie. 💕
Kim, disorienting is such a perfect word. It really names the feelings. What a rough couple of years you’ve had. I can only imagine its depths. Thank you for being here.
I’m grateful to be here.
Thank you for this recommendation. My only living sibling died last November, two weeks ahead of his birthday and the holiday. In the whirlwind of assuming care of our elderly mother (who had lived with him) and settling the affairs of his estate, I have not really had time to process the loss. This book feels quite timely.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. What a time you’ve had of it. I hope the book brings some peace.
Thank you for sharing your experiences of grief. It is so unpredictable and particular for each of us. I look forward to your conversation on May 7 and also love J S Park’s book and will order today!
Thank you 🙏🏾
Ah Marcie. I'm sending a big hug. I hope to buy the book and join you on the 7 May, time dependant.
I'm weirdly not scared by grief. Theres more to that part of my story but not for here, not for now.
Thank you for bearing your heart. I will not ameliorate your words but gently say: you dear one, in your words may have shown others a path to give themselves some mercy. Families and grief are complex micro galaxies.
You know: my best dearest friend is not good with grief. She hasn't visited me since mum died in late November. That's ok. I get it.
I love and cherish you and every day am amazed at the gift of meeting you here. 💜💖🙏
My sisters have always been better with grief. I’m learning though. Thank you.
You know Marcue, as you were sharing so honestly I kept thinking back to that last thanksgiving you write about. It felt like a stepping over the threshold anew. As I watched your tears I thought of the laughter and shared conversations you had that day. Perhaps that day allowed you to share this. In my early experienced a searing grief when, after a suicide, I found myself quite alone in a strange city. That experience lead me to explore the way we in the west handle death & grief. "Grief is a landscape without gravity" I read. I ended up creating a theatre work about us who keep living: titled Kissing Death. I found comfort in the words of strangers, in the Tibetan "book of living and dying" by Sorghal Rinpoche. I also promised myself I would not run in fear from friends. But its hard. You have to walk silently when someone grieves. And when its family it's hard to the power of infinity. Yeah. 💜
Marcie 🤷🏼😳🤷🏼💖
One day I'll write all the words correctly. It was in my early 30's.
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Thank you for sharing, Marcie. I hold space in my grief for your grief. Grief is personal and misunderstood, yet it is something that we will all experience. It's one thing humanity truly has in common...love and loss. I honor you and your vulnerability.
As I do yours!!!!