One day I was home alone with Mom and a young lady came to visit. Mom was pretty miserable and felt she couldn’t be cheerful and told me she wasn’t up to it. This young girl had spent many afternoons and evenings sitting with my mom, watching her younger brother play ball with my nephew-the reason my mom was sitting on the bench. She even brought the book when she was studying for her license and my mom quizzed her.
I have never forgiven myself for telling the girl no. She just wanted to see her friend. But it’s hard to know if we can push the issue. They’re the ones dying
This is the same with severe depression even without physical ailment.
Oh, you do have a way with words. Thank you Kristi.
I have definitely felt that. The need to be alone.
This line really hit me hard: She couldn’t imagine having people around when she had nothing for them.
Thanks again for the gift of your writing.
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To grieve, to suffer, in silence.
It's when one knows they have been beaten, but not conquered.
Silence!
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One day I was home alone with Mom and a young lady came to visit. Mom was pretty miserable and felt she couldn’t be cheerful and told me she wasn’t up to it. This young girl had spent many afternoons and evenings sitting with my mom, watching her younger brother play ball with my nephew-the reason my mom was sitting on the bench. She even brought the book when she was studying for her license and my mom quizzed her.
I have never forgiven myself for telling the girl no. She just wanted to see her friend. But it’s hard to know if we can push the issue. They’re the ones dying
Its so hard. I believe you did the right thing. Your mom knew what she was feeling and what she could handle.
I'm 69 and have leukemia. It's hard day to day.
I will keep you in my prayers, friend.
Thanks and bless you!