February 4/1934 - April 21/2005
Five years ago today, I lost my Mom.
I held onto her and told her she could go. I told her it was okay.
She died in my arms.
I had no idea at the time just how damaging that experience would be and how it would turn my world inside out. The heartbreaking grief of losing her was made almost unbearable by the constant replaying of that scene, over and over again in my head. For years.
And still to this day.
Knowing in my head and my heart that there was nowhere else I would've wanted, needed, to be at that moment in time did little to erase the almost soul destroying fallout.
It's been a hard five years. A very long road. And those that know me, know that I didn't walk it very well.
But here I am.
Stronger.
Smarter.
And possibly a better woman for it.
I love you Mom, and miss you every single day.
*hugs* I can't believe it's been 5 years already :(
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Me either, but then sometimes it seems like forever.
I understand your pain and lingering grief. I lost both of my parents, 2 years apart. I held them both when it was time and like you, I would not have been anywhere else. I know that it hurt to tell them that it was okay to leave, but not nearly as bad as knowing that I had no choice.
I also know that same pain, Playing it over and over in your head, That wont ever go away Jan but either will the Joy and wonderful memmories that they brought you be still in your heart, And just knowing there pain is finally gone brings peace.
Sher xo
Your post is so touching. My mother has Parkinson's and I'm dreading the coming days. I'm so sorry for your loss and your pain.
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Beautiful.
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((Hugs)), much love & many prayers to you... I still replay my last moments with my brother and it will be 28 years next month.
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I remember when she passed away. I can't believe it's been 5 years.
Hugs to you, sweetie.