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A.B.'s avatar

Such a beautiful piece! Yes, we carry on. What can we do? "We live, and we live well for that is the only way to honor life." <3 Thanks for writing this. I'm sure all of us deal with some sort of loss on a very regular basis.

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

Right. Loss is not saved for special occasions. It happens all the time. May as well light a candle a bust out the good dishes.

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Renee Fesser's avatar

Will come back to this one

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Carol's avatar

I needed to read this today. A friend spent the night, and after she went home today, I cried. Don’t know why. Then I pinpointed it to a feeling of grief. Still don’t know why. Just trying to ride the waves, and allow myself to be with it. Your words are beautiful , made me tear up, and exactly what I needed in this moment. Thank you.💕

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

It feels like loss is in the air. Glad it touched you in a tender moment.

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Krista's avatar

Very apropos! Thank you. I felt held as I do when I read your words. I notice my heart soften and a sigh escape allowing for deeper breaths.

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

Aw, it's these kinds of comments they remind me why I write. I'm honored my words touched you.

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Susan Jamerson's avatar

That was incredibly beautiful and captured so many layers of the greiving process. Thanks for sharing and reminding me to get in the garden, go to the dance, clean the office, make some art, fully live even in the face of sadness, anxiety, and fear of change. Mahalo

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

Thank you, Susan. Yes, hands in the dirt and all that. Good for the soul.

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Priscilla's avatar

Beautiful and touching. Thank you for sharing your heart in this way.

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

Thank you lovely, it is softening.

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Jann  Dolk's avatar

And now I am crying and my face is red and puffy. Love this and much love to you.

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

Thank you, and now me, too...crying. And from many miles sharing in that sweet release with you.

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