Since my father passed I try really hard to not allow these overwhelming feelings of sadness envelop me during random moments. It's so strange how a song, a picture or yes even the monumental birth of my father's grandson born to his only son ( who we are hoping will be his name sake) can stir up this cavalcade of sadness I forget I have buried inside. I know these feelings are not … [Read more...]
I’m a member of a club I never wanted to join
We're currently sitting Shiva for my dad, the Jewish ritual week-long period of grief and mourning, and while it's been a therapeutic way to deal with the grieving process it's also brought home the fact that I've unwittingly become a member of a club I never wished or even conceived I'd have to join; those who lose a parent. And, it SUCKS. It literally sucks the oxygen out of your body. It … [Read more...]