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Fabrika's avatar

I am so sorry about the loss of your brother and empathize with your grief. You just have to take it one day at a time and somedays an hour at a time. I lost my parents, my sister, my brother and my older son over the past 12 years. Grief is very hard to go through and you just have to feel your emotions when they come, continually ask yourself what you are feeling and acknowledge the memories to assimilate them. It takes years and years to feel better, so give yourself grace…

Rebecca Ringquist's avatar

Sending you so much love, Lizzie. You've been on my mind the last few weeks.

Susanne's avatar

Lizzy, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. What a sad and confusing time it must be for your family. It has been a difficult time these past few years. I am glad you are reorganizing your schedule and commitments so you can spend more time with your family. Sending much love to you and your family.

Neta Hagiladi's avatar

Thank you for writing, I was so happy to see a post, I missed it allot, you are a breath of fresh air with you looming creativity and love. So sorry for your loss. Keep creating

Mary Ann Rout's avatar

I am so sorry Lizzy. Such a burden for your sister law, kids and all who cared about Luke. Thank you for trusting us enough to be so vulnerable and honest in your grief and anger. The last few years have been so hard for you and yours, I am glad you’re building a new rhythm to let more light and peace in your life.

Stephanie's avatar

Sending you so much love Lizzy, I'm so sorry.

CFD's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss and for the pain that you are living with. Wishing you love and light as you move through this difficult time. Thank you for sharing.

Lizzy House's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and being a witness. It means a lot.

Mary Rachel Kolb's avatar

Hugs to help you through each day Lizzy. I can not imagine how hard this past month has been. Stick with your plans to allow time with family & renewal.

Lizzy House's avatar

Thank you, Mary. I will. I have to!

Susan Clay's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad you felt supported by family and friends. My family recently lost a family member to suicide. I understand the feelings of anger mixed with grief. It has been a few months, now and I have become less angry and am processing my feelings, better. I hope and pray that things become easier for you and your family. Susan

Lizzy House's avatar

Susan, I'm so sorry you've experienced this too. It's just devastating. It certainly is a process. I'll add your family to my prayers too.

Christa Rowan Ross's avatar

I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending love to you and your family.

Lizzy House's avatar

Thank you, Christa.

Michele Favaro's avatar

I lost my little brother 11 years go from addiction. It’s an awful disease. I am so so sorry for what your family is going thru. You know it’s ok to just not be ok right now. While reading your post and comments about patterns I thought of Pat Sloan. She has others do patterns for her & support her lines. It’s ok to not do everything on your own. It’s ok to just be for a while.