I lost my estranged father two years ago just before Christmas. It’s a complicated loss that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me either. I’m so sorry you can relate. Please know that you are not alone and are so adored. I think you are amazing just because you exist. You also create some wonderful art. Thank you.
Horrible news. Especially around this time of year.
Not to make this about me, but my estranged father died at the end of November. I can relate. I decided to take a "holiday break" that was also a time to process that steel gate slamming down.
Not to be harsh, but as far as I'm concerned, "family" is the other f-word. There's a pathologically cultish aspect to "family" in the world which I've never understood. Imagine: two people meet; screw each other until you come into existence. Somehow it's you that owe's them unconditional-love, respect and obedience.
Nuts if you ask me. Kids really get the short end of the stick in this world.
Where there is no choice, there are no obligations. You didn't choose your family, they chose you. And it sounds as if they screwed up their relationship with you—and that really sucks.
The bright side: you are free to find people who will treat you better.
I lost my estranged father two years ago just before Christmas. It’s a complicated loss that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me either. I’m so sorry you can relate. Please know that you are not alone and are so adored. I think you are amazing just because you exist. You also create some wonderful art. Thank you.
Thank you.
I'm so sorry, Autumn. 💔 Keeping you in my thoughts and sending healing energy your way.
Thank you.
I am so so sorry.
Thank you.
Horrible news. Especially around this time of year.
Not to make this about me, but my estranged father died at the end of November. I can relate. I decided to take a "holiday break" that was also a time to process that steel gate slamming down.
Not to be harsh, but as far as I'm concerned, "family" is the other f-word. There's a pathologically cultish aspect to "family" in the world which I've never understood. Imagine: two people meet; screw each other until you come into existence. Somehow it's you that owe's them unconditional-love, respect and obedience.
Nuts if you ask me. Kids really get the short end of the stick in this world.
Where there is no choice, there are no obligations. You didn't choose your family, they chose you. And it sounds as if they screwed up their relationship with you—and that really sucks.
The bright side: you are free to find people who will treat you better.
Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Thank you. Appreciate your thoughts here and sharing your own grief publicly here too.
Please accept my deepest and warmest condolences. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Thank you.
I’m so sorry Autumn. Please take as much time as you need. Your readers will always be here.
Thank you.