I know many people speak of life after loss as “Option B”. And I understand. I really understand and I can relate. But at the same time, I have begun to feel that I don’t want the life I have now to be an Option B. It’s true that I won’t ever NOT miss dad. But my husband, my children, myself as I am now, deserve to be an Option A. A new Option A, an alternate Option A. I can’t define it and I can’t make the pieces fit right now, but this is not necessary right now, yes? What I know is that I WILL take dad with me in this. And I WILL not leave behind the old me’s. I could not have this without them. I don’t know how this will be, but I know it will. And I will search for both little and big goals from now on, and I won’t let go of the really important goals, even if they seem objectively impossible. After all, if I really, really NEED something, then there should be a way of reaching it. I will go forward believing this. All of you, I understand you. I hug you all.
@jeanmarieguitard2027 ай бұрын
Sage advice for those wanting to rebuild. It's been over a year but I'm still not seeing any form of life ahead. Not abused, a bereaved mother. Your suggestions for building a new foundation are very helpful and not overwhelming. Thank you.
@urfavgaycousinАй бұрын
I read me and my mom’s text messages and still can’t believe she’s gone. 9 months today. I’m so lost without her.
@GN246627 ай бұрын
This is so helpful. I am building my new self from scratch! I’ve been asking myself, “who am I without my partner”, Thank you!
@jennifershort31044 ай бұрын
I'm at a year and a half in my mother's grief. It's been a while since I did this exploration. Lost my job the end of April. Time to reevaluate while I search for work. I still want nothing for myself...only survival. Would like to change that to thriving, but have no idea how.
@EagleRockers7 ай бұрын
Too early for me to even think about this, but it's valuable info for the future. Thank you, Megan.
@justinamontgomery26187 ай бұрын
2 years out still feel this way exactly! Thank you so much
@peteporcelli23466 ай бұрын
Lost my wife and life partner January 26th she fought stage 4 cancer valiantly for two years
@stacyhumphrey49476 ай бұрын
That’s so hard! I’m very sorry. I’m happy you’re watching these videos. I’m pretty sure that it will speed up the healing process if you stick with it. Maybe think of moving to a senior community. We just had to put my step mom in one because my Dad died 2 weeks ago. But it is, (excuse me) Bad ASS! I wish I could afford to live there! And there’s SO much to do!! Good luck to you sir! I will send some love and healing energy your way! 🙏
@peteporcelli23466 ай бұрын
Waited too long on colonoscopy and it spread. Died at 52. Way too young and she loved all
@SherryBelohlavek-xt7ti5 ай бұрын
Very helpful- thank you!
@vedrakuca6 ай бұрын
Pleas help I have morning sickness every day i have to vomit, can't accept that my husband is gone,
@sarahreid92067 ай бұрын
Hi Megan what to as 19 year old who just wants to crawl up to her room and hide the rest her life and 😭😭😭 since my gran past away 2 years ago
@vedrakuca7 ай бұрын
So sorry for your loss, sendig you love and hugs
@maryellenstankovich151124 күн бұрын
Start a journal with all the good things you experienced with your grandmother.