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Terra Trevor's avatar

Oh, Dawn. Beautiful writing from the deepest end of sorrow. From roots, to grief and then soaring with grace.

Dawn Downey's avatar

Terra, you make me cry. Sometimes I'm confused--am I writing to write well, or am I writing to process my emotions. You validate both.

Anne Melia's avatar

Oh sweet, Dawn....my heart aches for you. Your honesty and vulnerability in sharing your grief and grieving process is transformational for your readers. Thank you for your powerful and heartfelt words.

Dawn Downey's avatar

Anne, thenk you for your heartache. It helps to know I'm not alone.

Margaret Towner's avatar

Oh, Dawn! I see and hear you through your words and the images they create. I hold a space for you in the midst of this grief. Love to you, Margie

Dawn Downey's avatar

Margie, the space you're holding lets the grief toss me around without crashing into walls. I appreciate you reading me.

Nicola Mendenhall's avatar

I could scarcely breathe reading this heartfelt post. I'm so sorry that you are suffering. I think your suffering comes from loving Ben so much and being brave enough to look at your life realistically no matter how uncomfortable it makes you. You are a brave woman and I love you.

Dawn Downey's avatar

Nicky, thank you for going into the hard places with me. Your empathy makes it easier.