Sharing My Story

This weekend, I had the opportunity to share my journey of being a widow with people who are training to become hospice volunteers. I had no intention of doing this, I was in attendance only to offer support to my fellow widow sister who was invited to share her story. As I listened to Lynn tell her story and express her feelings, sorrows and lows, I just sat on the sideline, shaking my head in agreement to all that she was saying. After she finished sharing her story, I was asked by the hospice coordinator to share my story and tell about Carraque Widows. I really must say that it felt good to talk about my husband and all that we shared and explain as only I could all that I miss about my life as Mrs. Jackson and all that my two gorgeous sons are missing out on by having Louis taken" from us. At 20 months it has gotten a little easier to verbally share my story and journey, but my emotions are still the same - heartbroken and devastated. I don't see any of that as a negative thing, because this is REAL life for me. I hope that you all get to share your story and freely express your thoughts and feelings and know there is no wrong or right feeling - it's just real feeling.