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Susan May's avatar

Jess. So beautifully expressed… your writing is so heartbreakingly real… inspiring and devastating… but somehow comforts me … not your job, but Thank You! Love you.❤️

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Arpy Dragffy's avatar

I wanted to apologize. It has taken me two months to recognize that Tyler had a gift at his end of life. We were so caught up on how to amplify the rest of his life that we forgot to celebrate his awakening. I wish I could sit next to him for hours asking about what it feels like to look at the world through his eyes. Sadly, tt felt hard to hear him be so optimistic facing such an uphill battle. It felt easier to try and push him to do more for himself. But the truth is that was just us projecting onto him.

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Jess Murdoch's avatar

Thank you, Arpy. This whole experience has been completely upending and it will take time for us to find our way through it. I appreciate you sharing where you're at in processing everything. None of it has been easy, and I can relate - there are so many things I wish I could say or do with him too. ❤️

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Donna Garner's avatar

Dear Jess,

I don't know you but I know and love your beautiful parents. Laurie directed me to your words here. Having suffered great loss in my life, I so appreciate your perspective here. Thank you so much for your candour and deep wisdom. And for reminding me of the Rumi quote, which has so often brought me such comfort and inspiration. Thank you again, and peace.

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Pat Pattison's avatar

Nothing but love. Your ruminations enlighten me and give me insight in how I do grief and life. Bless your week.

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Fran Pattison's avatar

Thank you dear Jess for all the wonder of life & love you share with us. Much love from me & Michelle too.

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Karen O's avatar

You express this journey nobody wants to take so powerfully and honestly. No pity, but the randomness of the universe can sometimes be devastating in its moment.

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Steve Moore's avatar

Gravitational forces, pulling us together, flinging us apart, forever influencing our path through the universe. Every powerful experience a slingshot to the next. 🙏

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