Wow. very touching.. such heartfelt words. And all the more so because I read the comments before the article where you revealed that indeed this was based on real life events - the weight of it pulls you in and leaves you hoping the outcome is not what it was. The most uplifting thing about it is that it was over 9 years ago and so I can imagine that while there is still the tinge of pain thats emotional scars will leave - that there has since been some closure and other distractions of life have filled in some of the holes left behind - knowing all the while that there is some abyss that can never be filled again. I hope you were able to fill your life with loved ones since then.
@jorlauski, thank you for stopping by and taking a read!
I can tell you have intimate experience and knowledge of the vicissitudes of life. Further, you also have the ability to describe it all using graphic words!
Through the horrors of life, we learn so much about who and how we are. We discover strength we didn't know we had. We learn a brand new appreciation for life and living, taking nothing for granted, and celebrating each an every day as the gift it truly is!
Here's to learning and growing!