Taking a break.
I’m very sad at the moment: my divorce is about to be finalised and it’s a time of mourning for me. Actually, also a time of weird coincidences – you can read about them in my post over at A Composed Life.
So I’m going to take a break from blogging, and blog reading, to stand still.
In the aftermath of end-of-marriage chaos, I need to survey what is lost, what is left, and what is next. I need to be quiet for that. I need to give my sadness space.
I need to figure out what to write on the forms when they ask for ‘emergency contact/next of kin’.
I don’t have any next of kin here.
My only tribe in Australia was my husband and now he… isn’t.
Divorce happens a lot these days, I know, but that doesn’t make the grief any less harrowing. Just less acknowledged.
I’ll be back, but first, I need to attend to my life. To (re)compose it.
(If you are looking for me, I will still be posting a little bit at A Composed Life. Yes, I know. Not really a surprise, is it?)
Oh, yeah. Just a note: I’m probably not going to be very good with email for a while either.
Sending you love and healing <3
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So much love to you dear girl xxx
There is so little I can say, really, only that I hold your hand and know how sad this moment is. Thinking of you my darling. Please know I’m here if you want to talk. Hope that spring is a time of healing and new beginnings for you xxx
Quiet time is good! And it´s a good idea to give sadness space – even though it´s quite the opposite what the world expects from you nowdays. Productivity seems to be the name of game… Few years ago when I lost my sister and father just 7 months apart, I asked a counselor how do I get up again after the second loss. He wisely said “there is no need to get up, but give yourself time to be down and mourn “. I´ve cherished those wise words dearly and I found the permission to just be. And eventually I got up when I was ready
And so will you! Warm hugs \o/
sending love and gentleness and healing.
Sending love and hugs all the way from Europe. Take the time you need.
xxx
You’re welcome to use me as next of kin.
I have trouble with that one myself.
Oh honey, thinking and sending healing, loving thoughts your way. Do what you need to do to take care and nourish yourself now and in the days ahead.
All in your own time. Know that you are loved
Sometimes we need these breaks. They’re healthy, particularly at a time like a divorce. I’ll miss your beautiful posts and their joyful energy, and look forward to your return. Know that I’m sending you blessing. Anne-Marie xx
Breaks are essential sometimes. Your thoughts will be missed but I have subscribed to the other. Take care and breath.
Thanks you guys. You are The Awesome, and your support and stories mean SO much. <3
I wish I could reach all the way down to Melbs and give you a great big hug…and share a cocktail or may 10 with you. I know, I should be really doing it in person! Take all the time you need hon and keep breathing {{{HUGS}}} x
Thanks darls
I don’t think I replied to this, AND I think I missed your birthday while I was on The Internetz Break. My bad… The sun is shining today, wheeeee!