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It’s ironic (or is it) that you started with this. Lately I’ve been wishing I could pick my Dad’s brains on a lot of subjects, and the realization that he’s gone has been weighing on me. It was a complete surprise for all of us when he died. I’m not entirely sure I’ve ever really dealt with the grief…I think over the years it’s just kind of settled into a fact that this is how it is. Looking forward to reading more.
Honestly, I wasn’t planning on writing about my brother. Then I realized the date & I couldn’t think of anything else more perfect to start with. Thanks for reading.
Many of us desire to talk about death. Do we fear the outcome of the conversation? Is it some deep magic that will consume us if we talk about it? Of course not, but that doesn’t stop people from being weird about it.
I had an amazing time a few years back goose hunting with some old men. We spoke freely about many end of life topics. Mortality faced, mortality accepted, words tempered by experience and pain endured.
I agree that many of us want to talk about death, yet somehow it has morphed into a taboo topic.
“Oh, no you must not bring up this subject in conversations.” or “Death is a sad subject so don’t talk about it”. We learn to avoid talking about death at a young age & it truly takes a life-time to unlearn. Here’s to changing that, one reader at a time.
One of the greatest things I’ve witnessed, veteran to veteran, was one warrior telling another, “It’s ok to be sad.” The exchange was SO much deeper than those 5 words but that’s the concept that needs to be understood. There’s nothing wrong with being sad. It doesn’t make you broken and you’re not weak for admitting it.
I think this is well illustrated by the movie, “Inside Out.”
Awesome stuff I look forward to seeing more. I lost my dad about a year and a half ago and I still don’t know how to handle the grief. I don’t really like talking about him but I also don’t want my kids to forget him either. It’s a hard situation so any insight would be great.
Mark Gavin
March 19, 2022 12:58Learning on the fly is so real. I’ve been winging it for 40 years. Thank you for your sharing your struggles.
Erika E
March 19, 2022 13:05Honestly, I’m still winging it too. Thanks for reading.
Seth
February 6, 2022 20:01It’s ironic (or is it) that you started with this. Lately I’ve been wishing I could pick my Dad’s brains on a lot of subjects, and the realization that he’s gone has been weighing on me. It was a complete surprise for all of us when he died. I’m not entirely sure I’ve ever really dealt with the grief…I think over the years it’s just kind of settled into a fact that this is how it is. Looking forward to reading more.
Erika E
February 6, 2022 20:10Honestly, I wasn’t planning on writing about my brother. Then I realized the date & I couldn’t think of anything else more perfect to start with. Thanks for reading.
Drew
February 6, 2022 20:12Many of us desire to talk about death. Do we fear the outcome of the conversation? Is it some deep magic that will consume us if we talk about it? Of course not, but that doesn’t stop people from being weird about it.
I had an amazing time a few years back goose hunting with some old men. We spoke freely about many end of life topics. Mortality faced, mortality accepted, words tempered by experience and pain endured.
Erika E
February 6, 2022 20:33I agree that many of us want to talk about death, yet somehow it has morphed into a taboo topic.
“Oh, no you must not bring up this subject in conversations.” or “Death is a sad subject so don’t talk about it”. We learn to avoid talking about death at a young age & it truly takes a life-time to unlearn. Here’s to changing that, one reader at a time.
Drew
February 6, 2022 23:06One of the greatest things I’ve witnessed, veteran to veteran, was one warrior telling another, “It’s ok to be sad.” The exchange was SO much deeper than those 5 words but that’s the concept that needs to be understood. There’s nothing wrong with being sad. It doesn’t make you broken and you’re not weak for admitting it.
I think this is well illustrated by the movie, “Inside Out.”
P.J. Hughes
February 6, 2022 19:16Erika! You are a “Pathfinder”, not only for yourself, but for all of us.. Thank you for showing us your path..
Erika E
February 6, 2022 19:19Thanks, PJ! I look forward to sharing more in the near future.
Shawn Buckwalter
February 6, 2022 18:08Awesome stuff I look forward to seeing more. I lost my dad about a year and a half ago and I still don’t know how to handle the grief. I don’t really like talking about him but I also don’t want my kids to forget him either. It’s a hard situation so any insight would be great.
Erika E
February 6, 2022 19:18Thanks for reading. Grief is tough & I plan on sharing everything I’ve learned over the years.