14 years ago my brother walked behind the local supermarket and lit himself on fire. today is his birthday, he would be 35. I’m not sure how to feel about that.
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14 years ago my brother walked behind the local supermarket and lit himself on fire. today is his birthday, he would be 35. I’m not sure how to feel about that.
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I was just thinking about my cousin Paul, who shot himself about that same time. For years after, I could almost feel him like a protective shadow. I was the last person he spoke to, though I didn’t find that out until years after. No one found his body for about three years – he had wanted to spare his family the pain of finding him, so he hiked into a remote area. Little did he know how much havoc his dissappearence would cause.
Eventually that feeling of presence faded, but I still miss him.
I have spent this weekend at a West African grief ritual. In that tradition your cousin was giving his “ticket” in life to someone else so they could accomplish more. It’s kind of an interesting thing.
I have spent this weekend at a West African grief ritual. In that tradition your cousin was giving his “ticket” in life to someone else so they could accomplish more. It’s kind of an interesting thing.
I was just thinking about my cousin Paul, who shot himself about that same time. For years after, I could almost feel him like a protective shadow. I was the last person he spoke to, though I didn’t find that out until years after. No one found his body for about three years – he had wanted to spare his family the pain of finding him, so he hiked into a remote area. Little did he know how much havoc his dissappearence would cause.
Eventually that feeling of presence faded, but I still miss him.
What is your brother’s name?
Tommy
Tommy
What is your brother’s name?
(((hugs)))
Love you, sweetie.
Thinking about you today, mama.
Thinking about you today, mama.
(((hugs)))
Love you, sweetie.
Sending healing thoughts to you.
Thank you. It was a day for healing grief.
Thank you. It was a day for healing grief.
Sending healing thoughts to you.
My brother died almost 20 years ago.
I *still* hear his voice, his laughter, his ranting anger.
Uncle Jon shall not be forgotten.
He’ll live on thru my children because of the stories I tell.
Might I encourage you to do the same?
The only stories I have of Tommy are of him beating me, having other people beat me, or trying to rape me.
I’m not sure he should live on.
The only stories I have of Tommy are of him beating me, having other people beat me, or trying to rape me.
I’m not sure he should live on.
My brother died almost 20 years ago.
I *still* hear his voice, his laughter, his ranting anger.
Uncle Jon shall not be forgotten.
He’ll live on thru my children because of the stories I tell.
Might I encourage you to do the same?
I read this. Thinking of you.
Thanks
Thanks
I read this. Thinking of you.