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Eileen Flood O'Connor's avatar

This is so beautiful. “How do we hold joy without betraying grief?” All right there. 💔

Susan P's avatar

We are all holding Jenny in our hearts … your love and devotion span a lifetime, Melina, don’t postpone Joy … look at it all through grateful eyes

Barbara's avatar

We hold many different feeling at the same time.

You did the right thing by staying - for you and the children. I bet your sister would agree

Suzanne Eder's avatar

Ah, radiant Melina...joy is not a betrayal of grief. It is a balm. When we allow them to co-exist, they are both elevated.

Talia Horn's avatar

Thank you for sharing this vulnerable piece. It takes incredible honesty, which is why it is so important.

Karen Hamilton's avatar

Favorite apothecary of all time the line holding joy without betraying grief is brilliant …the whole thing was perfectly written and so so moving ❤️

Laurel's avatar

Beautiful Melina- holding extra tenderness for you & yours xox

Maura Mulvihill's avatar

Thank you my friend. Your honesty breaks my heart but inspires me too