Because of You – An Ode to My Father
Because of You – An Ode to My Father…..Reflecting his upcoming Deathiversary.
Tag: anger
Grief – It Comes In Waves
Have you ever been trapped in the middle of a typhoon? Or a hurricane? –ya, me neither. But, I canContinue Reading
A Sweet Taste of Hell
Did you know that nearly 23 million Americans—almost one in 10—are addicted to alcohol or other drugs?
After Ang passed I wrote a letter to a friend (basically journal writing), giving brief examples of the Roller Coaster Ride that I’d been on…..I will begin sharing as time allows.
Ang & I have alcoholism/addiction on both sides of our family. The odds were against us. Our father, grandmother, great-grandfather and an Aunt & Uncle. So far, I’m beating the odds and that’s what I plan to do – I will not let the demon get me.
Genuine Empathy Speaks Volumes….
The service was beautiful & the entire FH staff was exceptional. Every question that I asked, I received a prompt answer, things were handled efficiently, and actually being at the Funeral Home, I found oddly comforting. I found myself subconsciously thinking that “this is how a service for a loved one is supposed to feel — comforting”.
Of Course I’m Angry
What is there not to be angry about? My father has left us. I feel hurt and that manifests itself into anger. As human beings, we have a tendency to look for someone to blame. We usually do this in our anger because we’re trying to make sense of what has happened, trying to understand why our loved one has left us.
My Side of Suicide and Addiction 