Wow, there is so much here. I'm so sorry about your father, your brother. The scene you conjured up, your dad finding your brother, you're right that that would make just about anyone lose themselves. And that's really what this all is... loss. So much loss. And loss is something I know. I'm so glad you're able to create a beautiful life for your girls where they can be safe and powerful lion cubs. You're so strong, love. So resilient. I'm both glad that you are and sorry that you had to be.
Such a tough series of events to reconcile, Katrina. So well described, but so much hurt there, for your father, and for you. So sorry that your brother died by suicide.
The patterns within families that lead to fear are hard to break, but by making every effort to understand them – recognising the "love tucked into the pain" – you're breaking the cycle. Admirable.
Wow, there is so much here. I'm so sorry about your father, your brother. The scene you conjured up, your dad finding your brother, you're right that that would make just about anyone lose themselves. And that's really what this all is... loss. So much loss. And loss is something I know. I'm so glad you're able to create a beautiful life for your girls where they can be safe and powerful lion cubs. You're so strong, love. So resilient. I'm both glad that you are and sorry that you had to be.
Such a tough series of events to reconcile, Katrina. So well described, but so much hurt there, for your father, and for you. So sorry that your brother died by suicide.
The patterns within families that lead to fear are hard to break, but by making every effort to understand them – recognising the "love tucked into the pain" – you're breaking the cycle. Admirable.
Thank you, Wendy. ❤️
A beautifully written and emotive piece
Thank you for reading my words, Priya!