Oh, LG. (((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) I'm sorry the experience was so mirroring and triggering for you, but glad you have been able to connect with and release some of those feelings that have been shut away for so long. I wish I could be there with you right now. I had the same experience regarding my grandmother, who was like a mother to me, who died when I was 16. I am still hiding from mourning her. You are an incredibly strong woman and I'm sure your Dad was and is proud of you!

((((LG))))

It's never to late to grieve. And what a powerful experience to witness your past self in the same situation. Hopefully that 16 year old will get there one day too, and I'm glad you finally unleashed the tears and allowed the grief to move through you.

Sorry to hear about your friend I know this has not been an easy weekend for you.

Thank you for sharing that LG. It was very moving. I'm so sorry for your loss and your friends' loss as well. It is good that the tears came and that you were able to allow yourself to grieve. ((((hugs))))

LG, I was really moved by reading this and I am pleased that you were finally able to grieve your own loss and that it was a healing expereince for you. I am however really sorry you had to experience both losses in the first place . Thank you for sharing this, this really gives me hope. (((LG)))

Butterfly