When you lose a family member
4th September 2015
For me, my urban family is probably closer to me than my actual family and losing one of them so harshly 5 years ago today hasn’t made this date any easier to bear.
I miss her face. I miss her cheeky smile and most of all, I miss her bear hugs and wit. I miss the way she made me dance with my eyes closed for hours without trying.
Hold onto those you love, whisper what they mean to you because sometimes you just don’t know when they will be gone.
Carpe diem my dears, carpe diem.
Here’s what I wrote last year …
Mental health services available:
Twenty 10 – GLBTIQ youth counselling and other services
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Mental health services Australia
Beyond Blue – mental health support
2 Comments
Ann St Vincent
My darling, I’m sorry for your loss. My brother committed suicide ~7 years ago and I still miss him too.
xo
Sharn
Oh Ann, I’m so sorry. I find it especially hard when you don’t have the closure of saying good bye. And for those that say time heals all wounds, it doesn’t. I still miss her like crazy. As you would.
Huge hugs to you for your loss. <3