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You have such a way with words. This piece describes him as he was. I wish we all could have had more time with him, but there was no communication. Finding him was almost impossible. Your grandmother spoke highly about your writing and particularly about this article.
You write – don’t isolate, don’t fake fine. With the passing of your grandmother, I find myself in that position at present.
We all need someone with which to talk; that non-judgmental listener that can accept what they’re hearing and it not affect the relationship. For some a friend can fulfill that role, others require a more professional individual to help them sort things out. It’s important to note that we can use both sources with the understanding that some subjects or events are best handled by one or the other.
Finding solitude allows us to be still and hear God’s voice. It is used to seek peace through a better relationship with our creator. Isolation, on the other hand, is used for avoidance. It’s far easier to close the door and speak to no one; I’m tempted to everyday. You find that comfortable space and for a time it seems innocent. But many people I’ve talked to found it harder and harder to escape the den/nest they had created- they would lash out at anyone who tried to help them break free. Perhaps for a time they would leave but without destroying the old ways and growing from the pain and trauma, they often scoot back into the den and erect barricades.
Lou Toothman
February 5, 2020 09:53You have such a way with words. This piece describes him as he was. I wish we all could have had more time with him, but there was no communication. Finding him was almost impossible. Your grandmother spoke highly about your writing and particularly about this article.
You write – don’t isolate, don’t fake fine. With the passing of your grandmother, I find myself in that position at present.
Drew
February 5, 2020 19:40We all need someone with which to talk; that non-judgmental listener that can accept what they’re hearing and it not affect the relationship. For some a friend can fulfill that role, others require a more professional individual to help them sort things out. It’s important to note that we can use both sources with the understanding that some subjects or events are best handled by one or the other.
Finding solitude allows us to be still and hear God’s voice. It is used to seek peace through a better relationship with our creator. Isolation, on the other hand, is used for avoidance. It’s far easier to close the door and speak to no one; I’m tempted to everyday. You find that comfortable space and for a time it seems innocent. But many people I’ve talked to found it harder and harder to escape the den/nest they had created- they would lash out at anyone who tried to help them break free. Perhaps for a time they would leave but without destroying the old ways and growing from the pain and trauma, they often scoot back into the den and erect barricades.