Distractions...

Mar 09, 2010 09:51

On the television show The Secret Life of an American Teenager, they have the Dead Parents Club. It's a club for kids who lost one parent or another, to lean on and support each other because those who have not lost a parent do not understand how much it affects everything in your life.

Thinking back, sometimes I wish there had been such a club to join when I initially dealt with my mother's death. I think if that had been the case things likely would have been much different. There are some personal choices that I made that I regret; but keeping that in mind, I do not regret becoming the person I am now. I think I'm a better person, in general, for the things that have occured in my life.

This is coming up because I heard on the radio station that I listen to that one of the DJs recently lost his mother. It struck a chord. Almost immediately I wanted to send an email or reach out to this person, even if they are a perfect stranger, to let him know that I understand the loss of losing a loved one; especially a parent. It's amazing how, even now, things like this still continue to strike such a strong chord with me.

When I think about her most days, it's just a normal thought in passing. But today, I'm missing her to the point that it's driving me to distraction. Here's to hoping the rest of the day gets better.

mom, death, life

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