In my last article, I talked a bit about that to which this meme refers. Of course, someone else said it much better and much more succinctly. So I’m just going to leave this with my readers:
A Point of View
Published
Thoughts that travel no where but still exist….(and other stuff thrown in!)
Ramblings and Ruminations 
I’m going to share a conversation I had with your brother who helped me see things from a different perspective.
He became irritated with me for not reaching out during my separation. I told him exactly this, I didn’t want to burden him with my problems. I explained it wasn’t only him. I tend to revert inward when I’m in pain because I don’t want to burden anybody.
He asked me if when people I love come to me if I think they’re a burden.
I said, “No.” He asked if I take comfort in knowing they know they can come to me because they know I’ll be there for them.
I replied, “Of course, I do.”
He then asked why I am depriving the people who care about me the same comfort. He said, “I care about you. Your friends care about you. Let us be here for you.”
That hit differently.
I care about you, my friend. I’m sorry you’re hurting, and please, take all the time you need, but I’m here for you. I promise, you’re not a burden.
Love you!
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Ah, I taught my brother this and it comes back yet again to haunt me. LOL I’m okay, just have some moments where losing him still hurts my heart. I think it will be a while before I react to those thoughts in a lesser manner; it’s still too fresh right now.
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Awh Jo, I lost my brother back in 1984 and I still have moments where it hurts! Our loved ones dying leave a hole in our hearts that can’t be filled.
BUT yes, in time it does get easier. The pain changes, even though we still miss them. Your loss is still very fresh, keep being kind to yourself and take a day at a time. 🩵
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