This is so beautiful Emily. In these words there is only love. My beautiful son tried to take his life twice.in high school. The more we open our doors as you do to this topic the better. Thank you. Thank you Sylvia.
For so many years I kept the possibility of suicide in my back pocket like a weird insurance policy. I would tell myself during the darkest times, “if it gets too bad, there’s always a way out.” For me it was a solace. I never had to use it, but it was always available. The older I get, the more I can see myself with kindness and compassion. I wish Sylvia had made it far enough to see herself clearly. I’m glad you have reached that place in your life. Enjoy the warmth of Greece and thank you for your insight into her life.
I'm looking forward to reading more of your 'stack, as I just stumbled upon it. My teen daughter died by suicide a few years ago, ironically, her name was Emily. I'm so glad you're still here, and that you are sharing your beautiful writing with us. I needed to stumble in here tonight, as our beloved family dog of 10+ years-that Emily adored, is passing away, not expected to make it through the night.
This is so beautiful Emily. In these words there is only love. My beautiful son tried to take his life twice.in high school. The more we open our doors as you do to this topic the better. Thank you. Thank you Sylvia.
For so many years I kept the possibility of suicide in my back pocket like a weird insurance policy. I would tell myself during the darkest times, “if it gets too bad, there’s always a way out.” For me it was a solace. I never had to use it, but it was always available. The older I get, the more I can see myself with kindness and compassion. I wish Sylvia had made it far enough to see herself clearly. I’m glad you have reached that place in your life. Enjoy the warmth of Greece and thank you for your insight into her life.
This is so beautiful. Thank you.
This is wonderful, thank you.
I don't even know what to say except thank you.
So powerful. This will stay with me. Thank you!
So beautifully written. ❤
I'm relieved to have this space where we can love Sylvia and name toxicity when and wherever we see it.
This was beautiful. I'm glad I found this piece and this space.
I'm looking forward to reading more of your 'stack, as I just stumbled upon it. My teen daughter died by suicide a few years ago, ironically, her name was Emily. I'm so glad you're still here, and that you are sharing your beautiful writing with us. I needed to stumble in here tonight, as our beloved family dog of 10+ years-that Emily adored, is passing away, not expected to make it through the night.