Write On Wednesdays Exercise 9 - Think with Character. This week's WOW from inkpaperpen is about character development. The exercise was to choose a character from your writing posts in regards to their: gender, age, occupation, physical appearance and mood at this moment, etc. I am not on the fiction track just yet in my writing so my contribution is from the quotes on character that she also provided.
"We have no right to ask when a sorrow comes, 'Why did this happen to me?' unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way.”
MyGayla, beautiful sister and best friend, you made our lives whole. |
That's the way of grief Jaimee. You take steps forward and you fall back but it doesn't wipe out the steps you've taken forward completely.
ReplyDeleteBeing grateful for the things you have doesn't stop you feeling the loss, please don't feel it should. You are entitled to feel both without feeling any guilt. It doesn't make you selfish, it makes you human. x
A very genuine piece; I echo Sarah Mac too. Be gentle on yourself :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece, and huge hugs to you. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteA raw and heartfelt piece. Much love to you. Grief is an unwieldy beast who will let you believe you have tamed him, only to drag you over broken rock and through mud. I'm so sorry you have to experience this pain. Be kind to yourself, it is a difficult path to tread for anyone.
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully written. I hope things improve for you soon. All the best!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully, raw and carefully written. I admire you for writing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Gorgeous, Jaimee.
ReplyDeleteGrief is a loooong process. My own sister died when I was 7mths old at the age of 17. Day by day, you know?
Thanks for writing this. And for your gorgeous comment on my blog, too! xx
Thank you all for the love and support. I started blogging to help heal some of the pain of this loss. It means so much that you all came to visit and leave me some encouragement.
ReplyDeleteJaimee - you have a wonderful way of expressing emotion through your words.In the few weeks I have been reading your blog I have read humour, happiness, grief and guilt. I hope you can continue to find some healing through your writing, in the same way others no doubt find comfort in reading your words.
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