You might have noticed that I haven’t sent out my newsletter for a while. It’s not because I’d forgotten or run out of ideas. Quite the opposite: I have stacks of ideas for The Writer's Walk. So in my latest edition I explain why I haven’t written for a few months. Content: loss, grief.
Rare to read (and hear) such wise words. It’s also rare to see that living through grief by honouring, giving space and time to emotions rather than stifling or running from them can be so life affirming. Thanks for sharing x
I am so sorry I missed this when it was published, Sarah. So sorry too for your loss. My goodness, why wouldn’t you step back from work to give yourself the space to celebrate your mum’s life and to grieve for her passing. Absolutely love the thesaurus and the quote. Imbued with a love of words ... all we could ever wish for right there. Your post is beautiful, generous too in its sharing of this moment in life. Your words are a magical celebration of all that your mum would have hoped for when she gifted you that book. How proud she would be to read your words and to know that her memory is safe in your hands.
I had a similar experience after each of my parents’ death. How wise you were to give yourself grieving time, especially when dealing with the never-ending personal and bureaucratic lists that come with this life-shake-up time. Looking forward to reading your posts when you’re ready to share them.
Oh, Joy, I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. The stuff that comes afterwards can feel so overwhelming, can't it? I hope all is well with you now. Thanks for reading!
Just sent you a thank you email. Keep writing and walking and I hope to see you on another Street Wisdom walk? Maybe Sept 29 for the World Wide Wander!
Ah, thank you Liz. That's so kind of you. I've paused my walkshops plans at the moment, but I might be ready to join the World Wide Wander by the time it's here.
Thank you for sharing such a personal experience which connects so many of us in grief. You don’t need to apologise for the life altering phase you’re in, but I’d like to reiterate the importance of doing what you need to do for yourself as often as you can.
Rare to read (and hear) such wise words. It’s also rare to see that living through grief by honouring, giving space and time to emotions rather than stifling or running from them can be so life affirming. Thanks for sharing x
Thank you, Olwen. I really enjoyed our chats this week. Thanks for sharing your stories and memories with me.
I am so sorry I missed this when it was published, Sarah. So sorry too for your loss. My goodness, why wouldn’t you step back from work to give yourself the space to celebrate your mum’s life and to grieve for her passing. Absolutely love the thesaurus and the quote. Imbued with a love of words ... all we could ever wish for right there. Your post is beautiful, generous too in its sharing of this moment in life. Your words are a magical celebration of all that your mum would have hoped for when she gifted you that book. How proud she would be to read your words and to know that her memory is safe in your hands.
Thank you. That's such a beautiful and kind thing to say.
A beautifully written post.
Thank you ❤️
Sarah you have a way with words, so beautiful. Your mum was incredibly proud of you and I am too. Xx
Ah, Julia. That means everything. Thank you 🙏
I had a similar experience after each of my parents’ death. How wise you were to give yourself grieving time, especially when dealing with the never-ending personal and bureaucratic lists that come with this life-shake-up time. Looking forward to reading your posts when you’re ready to share them.
Oh, Joy, I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. The stuff that comes afterwards can feel so overwhelming, can't it? I hope all is well with you now. Thanks for reading!
Just sent you a thank you email. Keep writing and walking and I hope to see you on another Street Wisdom walk? Maybe Sept 29 for the World Wide Wander!
Ah, thank you Liz. That's so kind of you. I've paused my walkshops plans at the moment, but I might be ready to join the World Wide Wander by the time it's here.
Beautifully written xx
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing such a personal experience which connects so many of us in grief. You don’t need to apologise for the life altering phase you’re in, but I’d like to reiterate the importance of doing what you need to do for yourself as often as you can.
Hi Jill, thank you so much. That's really kind of you.