3+ months after losing Mom, and I'm having more good days than bad... but

[luvs2sing]

6. I understand..

Coming up on the 21st anniversary of mother’s sudden death, at age 68. Just passed the 33rd anniversary of my father’s sudden death, at age 64. Our birthdays are within a seven day period in October. I always feel like if I can make it from Labor Day to Thanksgiving, I can do anything.

My mother died in mid-November. The only thing worse than grief is grief in winter. I got through it with a spouse, two cats and a dog, and my knitting. Probably some alcohol, but not much since I only drink when I’m in a good mood. But it was one of the hardest years of my life.