A new blog post from Naomi Whittingham this week. Beautifully written as always and ends with an impressive poem. She's such a good writer!
On Gratitude and Grief
Through many years living with severe illness, I’ve come to know a lot about emotions. From the sorrow and regret of a life lived so differently to anything that might have been chosen; to the beams of happiness found in unexpected places. From the pain of feeling forgotten by the world; to the relief when someone listens.
Feelings are heightened when isolation and lack of distraction are a standard part of existence. Grief sits heavily indeed when it must be stared full in the face, day after day. But joy, conversely, soars high in a life stripped bare. How intense is the beauty of the sky or a spring flower when days are bleak.
Through many years living with severe illness, I’ve come to know a lot about emotions. From the sorrow and regret of a life lived so differently to anything that might have been chosen; to th…
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