Outside, Inside
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- katdeee
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» katdeee - FRESH AIR AND HOPE
Kara,Your article is wonderful! You made me really think about my feelings, and I questioned myself on whether or not I've been drowning in self pity. You certainly helped opened my eyes a little more with this article. There are brighter days ahead; thus, we can all look forward to the future by living each day to its fullest despite our grief!
-- posted by katdeee
» KaraJones - Re: FRESH AIR AND HOPE
In response to message posted by katdeee:Hi Katie, thanks for reading and leaving me notes! It's hard for me to not do the the self pity thing every few months or so. My energy just gets drained and I start missing my son and sometimes I can't seem to get myself out of the grief. And holidays are soooo hard. But just like it helps to know other bereaved moms like you so I know I'm not alone, these authors make me feel like I'm not alone. It seems weird, but they give me this long term perspective of being able to survive. I feel like some days I won't make it. But reading a book about Dona Margarita that is written by her grandson tells me she survived, so I can, too...you know? I don't know, but yeah, I think we can live full lives *and* be bereaved moms all at the same time. Some days it's hard work to do the grief work. Some days our energy goes toward whatever is at hand-- is any of this making sense? 
Miracles to you...k-
-- posted by KaraJones
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