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“Feather in my hair - Don’t care.”
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#DailyPictureTheme - Scary to share. Photo taken 9 weeks after I was widowed when my soulmate died suddenly. I am numb & devastated. Puffy face. Nothing ever the same. But I see resolve. I might bend but won’t break because I am #strong
“Feather in my hair - Don’t care.”
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#DailyPictureTheme - Scary to share. Photo taken 9 weeks after I was widowed when my soulmate died suddenly. I am numb & devastated. Puffy face. Nothing ever the same. But I see resolve. I might bend but won’t break because I am #strong
11:40 AM - Jul 10, 2023
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In response to Diane Turner.
I saw that this was taken 4 years ago, but even still, thank you for sharing a vulnerable time in your life. You're beautiful, inside & out. Life has a way of battering us, but we're able to come through stronger on the other side. Moving forward!
12:51 AM - Jul 11, 2023
In response to Ozark Individual.
❤️Picture is 4 years ago. Grief is still there but I am much further down the road now. But this is my entry for the “strong” theme for Daily Picture Theme. When this was taken it was hard to imagine joy again. But while I have the wounds I laugh hard and often now,and can help others in this.
11:56 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
Diane I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of a soulmate and the one you love is devastating especially when it was so sudden. I often wonder where mine is and if I'll be reunited with him. Again, Diane I am so very sorry.
08:10 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Alexis.
Thank you Alexis. It is still incomprehensible to me that he is gone 4 years later. But I am in a better place than I was when this picture was taken, I appreciate your thoughts,
09:18 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
yeah, so - I'm not going to say much because we already talked about it privately - just that you look great and you are great.
05:04 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
There is nothing more difficult than the loss of someone you love and someone who loved you back. It leaves a whole in your future. 💔
I lost a 14 year old son to cancer. Not the same, but the grieving continues.
I lost a 14 year old son to cancer. Not the same, but the grieving continues.
04:16 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
Over a decade has gone by, since those early days; I still find myself missing his presence. It's hard to explain, to those who haven't been there, and for those who have, explanations are never needed.
Sending ❤️
Sending ❤️
03:15 PM - Jul 10, 2023
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In response to Silver Smith.
This picture was 4 years ago. I am in a better place but there is always grief. It’s sticky and hard to shake off. But this image was me trying to be strong in a devastated period. That I am still standing is a miracle. I am sure you know what zi mean.
04:22 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
Sorry to hear that. Losing someone you love is always tough! You look beautiful! 🫶🏾
02:12 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Maria OLeary.
Thank you. This was 4 years ago. It’s still w me but I have come along way.
04:23 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
You're part of a club that never wants its membership. I'm so sorry, but I'm cheering for you as well. You have strength and love, and they will get you through. 💚
02:08 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Thee NW F#@&ing Magpie.
Thank you. Yes. It’s a shitty club and this post has shaken out other members here that I am grateful to meet as the understanding only happens by the going through. This was 4 years ago. I have come a long way since this photo. But it’s still with me.
04:25 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
Diane, I just want to give you the biggest hug right now. We never quite get over a loss like this, no matter how strong we are, no matter how much we move forward with our lives. You experienced real love with your soulmate. He'll always be a part of you. When you think of him, breathe in his love.
01:32 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Mary OContrary.
Thank you friend. This was 4 years ago. I am no longer triggered by every memory. Now I can laugh at his antics and joke. Grief always remains but breath, life, laughter have returned. So it’s a different place.I cherish him in the deepest parts of my heart. And he colors all the choices I make.
04:29 PM - Jul 10, 2023
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In response to Caroline C.
We all have moments of weakness and despair. This was 4 years ago. I never thought I would laugh again. So know life always evolves. If you need an ear feel free to DM.
04:30 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
❤ happened to me too sister. You are beautiful.
12:56 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Scarab Rose.
Sorry friend. It’s the worst club to join. How long out are you?
12:57 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
Thank you for sharing so openly, as you always do here. I've had more than my fair share of troubles, but never a mega sucker punch from life like that.
You are correct that you are strong.
You are correct that you are strong.
12:32 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
I feel you and know the emptiness. My son was 40 when he died last October.
It will always be with you.
Try to remember all the good you had!
It will always be with you.
Try to remember all the good you had!
12:23 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to stuart mcdargh.
Thanks Stuart. I do. It does change the very fabric of your being. You become something new. It has good and bad this new entity. It’s 4 years now but still feels close. But this new entity knows it has faced the worst you can and endures. 40 -so young. He was 53. We are members of the worst club.
12:28 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
There's no winner to DailyPictureTheme, but if there was, I think this would be today's winner. Thanks for sharing.
12:02 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Higgins_tj.
Thanks. Didn’t know if image would have impact I have when I look at it as I know where my head was at. So I am glad it resonated in right way. Award enough.
That’s my serious heartfelt answer.
My silly side: Can I please get an award???? I love awards!!! Can it be shiny?
That’s my serious heartfelt answer.
My silly side: Can I please get an award???? I love awards!!! Can it be shiny?
12:19 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
You crossed that scary to share rubicon. I think you feel comfortable with us to share your pain.
Grief is so painful, but it gives you a dose of beauty as well. That is, all the fond and beautiful memories to hug, remember and live with until you meet again ❤️
Yes, you are #strong
Grief is so painful, but it gives you a dose of beauty as well. That is, all the fond and beautiful memories to hug, remember and live with until you meet again ❤️
Yes, you are #strong
11:53 AM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Happy4uu&u.
Awwww thanks friend. It’s hard to bring personal tragedy to the pages. But you are right. You all have made me so welcome- I feel at home. Also… I figured I’ve brought some humor here so no one will think I’m a Debbie Downer
12:15 PM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Diane Turner.
Great pic.. the face of a quiet warrior.
We often don't choose our battles, but when confronted by them we only have two choices.
We often don't choose our battles, but when confronted by them we only have two choices.
11:49 AM - Jul 10, 2023
In response to Pamela.
Aaawww… thanks Pam. There are days I don’t feel it. But he used to call me his Fierce Di.
12:12 PM - Jul 10, 2023
