No though I’m familiar with that painting - I can’t find the painting anywhere. It was a print. I don’t know the artist - I’ve been trying to paint a version of it myself
Beautifully written and gut wrenching. I’m reading this on a plane hoping people around don’t notice my tears. I’ve lost connection with my last two siblings, and it’s really hard.
Kelly, once I started reading I couldn’t stop. There are so many versions of this story, elements that show up with different details in so many lives. You do a beautiful job of telling it with such empathy and grace that we can’t help but root for you, for your daughter, for Z. I’m so sorry your brother passed while you were estranged. I’m al grateful you’ve found a place of peace in your own life. 🩷
Thank you, dear Casey - my heart is both broken and healed. I appreciate your comment deeply. There are so many versions thus complication. This essay was a work of alchemy.
What a poignant story. Of course I cried. . .How could I not?! I also cried (immediately!) at the telling of a poor man who hung himself. I so felt for him!!! And now I must smile for life holds all the cards. . .Sincerely Joy Lennick
Why did I read this at a cafe? Now I have British people staring at me while I sob. Thank you Kelly, your words reached deep, deep inside. I can’t really tel you all in this comment, but it resonated, deeply, deeply. Also, Dr. E’s magical book really works as an oracle… every time, you open it and there is the answer, the story medicine. Thank you for sharing you, your brother and Z. Bless you.
Dear Kelly, what an absolutely beautiful transmission, transmutation, and soul skin story. I love your honesty, your deep heart, your recovery, your generosity, and the way that you have framed this story. It is golden.
I fell asleep early tonight and then I woke up and I listened to a few stories. Yours is one of them. I wasn’t going to respond because I’m still just taking it in. It’s so beautiful.
Love is not a victory March. There is some synchronicity as I just listened to that song last night.
And your love has been victorious. Thank you again.
I love the song Orange Sky as well. Thanks for sharing this touching story.
Thank you, Jennifer, for reading and taking the time to comment. 💗
Heart wrenching.
💔thank you for reading and responding, Michele.
Beautifully rendered love and pain.
Appreciate your read and thank you so much, Janet.
Kelly, was the the painting you described "Christina's World," by Andrew Wyeth? (I tried to copy/paste it here, but couldn't make it work... sorry.)
No though I’m familiar with that painting - I can’t find the painting anywhere. It was a print. I don’t know the artist - I’ve been trying to paint a version of it myself
Beautifully written and gut wrenching. I’m reading this on a plane hoping people around don’t notice my tears. I’ve lost connection with my last two siblings, and it’s really hard.
Oof my heart. Right there with you, Lisa. It’s just devastating. 💔
Kelly, you were heard.
Yes. 😭💜🙏🏻
thank you for this gorgeous and vulnerable story - you are a wonder. 🙏 and thank you for keeping Leonard Cohen’s words alive ❤️😊
Your words straight to my heart. 💘
Kelly, once I started reading I couldn’t stop. There are so many versions of this story, elements that show up with different details in so many lives. You do a beautiful job of telling it with such empathy and grace that we can’t help but root for you, for your daughter, for Z. I’m so sorry your brother passed while you were estranged. I’m al grateful you’ve found a place of peace in your own life. 🩷
Thank you, dear Casey - my heart is both broken and healed. I appreciate your comment deeply. There are so many versions thus complication. This essay was a work of alchemy.
That is evident. We feel the flow.
Thank you. 🙏🏻
Brothers. I know.
🫶
Oh, Kelly. 🖤
What a poignant story. Of course I cried. . .How could I not?! I also cried (immediately!) at the telling of a poor man who hung himself. I so felt for him!!! And now I must smile for life holds all the cards. . .Sincerely Joy Lennick
What do you mean???
Thanks Deborah. My eyes are red! So sad. . . Hope you are fully recovered!
Look forward to seeing you Wednesday. Cheers. Joy xx
Why did I read this at a cafe? Now I have British people staring at me while I sob. Thank you Kelly, your words reached deep, deep inside. I can’t really tel you all in this comment, but it resonated, deeply, deeply. Also, Dr. E’s magical book really works as an oracle… every time, you open it and there is the answer, the story medicine. Thank you for sharing you, your brother and Z. Bless you.
Heartline Marianna. Thank you. 💕
Dear Kelly, what an absolutely beautiful transmission, transmutation, and soul skin story. I love your honesty, your deep heart, your recovery, your generosity, and the way that you have framed this story. It is golden.
I fell asleep early tonight and then I woke up and I listened to a few stories. Yours is one of them. I wasn’t going to respond because I’m still just taking it in. It’s so beautiful.
Love is not a victory March. There is some synchronicity as I just listened to that song last night.
And your love has been victorious. Thank you again.
Thank you so much Prajna. I am so grateful for your witnessing and your generosity. 🫶
Thank you for sharing. I would love to read more
There will be more.
Thank you!