The Weight

This is so accurate.

This illustration absolutely conveys the feeling of grief.

Grief doesn't just come with death or illness or divorce or loss.

Grief really is a part of our every day lives.

And sometimes, this is how it feels.

Like you are brought to your knees under the weight of it all. 

I'm pretty sure that's how it is supposed to be.

My ability to feel peace and comfort, contentment and joy, real joy...

Seems to come only after I've been dropped to my knees through sorrow or sadness or fear or anguish.

T and I had a very good talk last night.

I was so grateful that the topic she brought up with me was a topic that I was already aware of and working on.

The awareness and the ability to see it and to have resources to work on it is a great big step in recovery.

It is one that I am grateful for, and proud of.