Where did everyone go?

[cecilia]

personally, I'm just busy

but i check in everyday

[cecilia]

sorry to hear this, Karlos.

I was (silently) freaking out last year when my mother had an operation. she's OK, but I had to pull it together because that is what one does at this time.

never let anyone tell you how long you are supposed to grieve. It just takes as long as it takes.

[cecilia]

When my father died, it was all just uncharted territory. I had had friends die, but that's just not the same thing. I think it took some time for me to conceptually become OK with the fact, and then quite a lot more time to reach some peace emotionally.

when a parent passes on what you lose is not just a person you love, but a part of your childhood

My father died many years ago and it took a while for me to absorb the meaning and effect of it. it's really quite complex.

people who don't care about you will feel uncomfortable and try to rush the process. don't let them. they are being unfair