I'm thinking about the word 'awful'.... I think maybe, this kind of moment - this is the root of it. Awe. Full. Awe-full. Awful beauty. Thank you for sharing. It is real, raw and truthful.
Thank you as always for reading. This one was sparked by another substacker - https://www.deathandbirds.com . British I think, she writes quite a bit about death and death avoidance. She mentioned the fact that most Westerners will never see a dead body in their lives. When I was young the stat on that was most of us will not see a dead body until we're over 40. After reading her piece I thought it was important to reflect on those moments in my life I've spent with dead bodies - there have been a few. They all serve as weird markers in my life, milestones of some kind. Terry's death was of course the most significant (after my Father). Seemed important to send this one out there.
Thank you for this raw truth. I thought I would sit with my mother's body for three days but wasn't able to. I am in awe of the way you showed up for her and for them. How you honoured her wishes. How you still do.
I'm thinking about the word 'awful'.... I think maybe, this kind of moment - this is the root of it. Awe. Full. Awe-full. Awful beauty. Thank you for sharing. It is real, raw and truthful.
Thank you as always for reading. This one was sparked by another substacker - https://www.deathandbirds.com . British I think, she writes quite a bit about death and death avoidance. She mentioned the fact that most Westerners will never see a dead body in their lives. When I was young the stat on that was most of us will not see a dead body until we're over 40. After reading her piece I thought it was important to reflect on those moments in my life I've spent with dead bodies - there have been a few. They all serve as weird markers in my life, milestones of some kind. Terry's death was of course the most significant (after my Father). Seemed important to send this one out there.
It’s really beautiful. And yes, important. 🙌🏼💛
Thank you for this raw truth. I thought I would sit with my mother's body for three days but wasn't able to. I am in awe of the way you showed up for her and for them. How you honoured her wishes. How you still do.
Deep bow to you.