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I have recently started working with some very smart people who are helping me with my grief. The first thing I have learned is that It Must Be Gone Through. But last night, I got triggered. I attended my first MoMondays event. The speakers told compelling stories of triumph over mental and physical challenges. We were warned on our tickets that these stories could be very emotional. Indeed they were. But the trigger for me came from an unexpected place. A recurrent theme throughout the evening was how Love Made It All Possible. The support of a loving spouse over many many decades was what enabled them to survive and thrive. My trigger. But the wave didn't start right away. It was way, way out in the deep ocean, an unseen tsunami slowly picking up speed as it headed towards me. I actually got through the evening beautifully, pleased that I had chosen to do this for myself. I spent quality time in conversation with the lovely Sheila, even put some markers down for future co...