what if...

[a_muse_d]

These, part of a holiday bag containing cookies and a loaf of spice bread from sis E







"What if I forgive myself? What if I was sorry?"
--Cheryl Strayed, Wild




Tori's widow, TJ, treated me to the movie "Wild" last Saturday. My choice. Neither of us were prepared for the impact of the loss of Strayed's mother. I wiped tears throughout the film; TJ kept her composure until we hit the parking lot and then crumbled. I hugged her tight in the rain and told her it was alright. Everything's alright. I am a liar.

I'd read a little over half of the book when I bought it a few years ago, but then gave it to Spin upon his embarking on another of his getaways, as I knew he would love it, which he did. He has hiked portions of the PCT himself. He repeatedly tells me that I am a strong spirit. But then, why?

Why?

Is my life the mess that I don't talk about here?

xoxo

Comments

[elainegrey]

Does Strong Spirit mean that while your life is a mess you don't need to talk about it here? You hold on and you are able to support others in their heart break?

Here's hoping for the work-type things i know about to be easier and better in the new year.

[a_muse_d]

I don't know. And thank you. ❤️