This is such a good one. It feels weird to say that considering the subject, but it really is.
If not only from the perspective of talking about and honouring your friend, but also from the vulnerability of sharing the story and your feelings. And there are so many gems of wisdom in there.
I loved the description of travelling friends (your global family) and the bonds you form with them, that really spoke to my own experience.
And that nugget at the end, 'it's ok to be sad when you miss someone, it means you love them'. That's exactly right, it's the price we pay for love, but it's also testament to how lucky we are to have these people in our lives and how much they mean to us.
Realising that it's ok to feel so-called 'negative' emotions like sadness, and that it's actually healthy to feel them instead of repressing them is such an important message, as is knowing that asking for help from those around you is courageous.
I really love the perspective that going to your friends for support is an honour to them, that you trust them enough to share your vulnerability and know they will treat it with care and respect.
Reading this made me think once again about how lucky I am to have the people in my life that I do. Thank you for sharing this story, and for the reminder to be grateful.
This is such a good one. It feels weird to say that considering the subject, but it really is.
If not only from the perspective of talking about and honouring your friend, but also from the vulnerability of sharing the story and your feelings. And there are so many gems of wisdom in there.
I loved the description of travelling friends (your global family) and the bonds you form with them, that really spoke to my own experience.
And that nugget at the end, 'it's ok to be sad when you miss someone, it means you love them'. That's exactly right, it's the price we pay for love, but it's also testament to how lucky we are to have these people in our lives and how much they mean to us.
Realising that it's ok to feel so-called 'negative' emotions like sadness, and that it's actually healthy to feel them instead of repressing them is such an important message, as is knowing that asking for help from those around you is courageous.
I really love the perspective that going to your friends for support is an honour to them, that you trust them enough to share your vulnerability and know they will treat it with care and respect.
Reading this made me think once again about how lucky I am to have the people in my life that I do. Thank you for sharing this story, and for the reminder to be grateful.
Thanks so much for sharing your insight. Now, go hug the first friend you see ☺️