Understand How Roles Can Change
Some forever friends become seasons instead.
Hi there!
Tuesday’s Journal Prompt: Who in your life makes you feel worse every time you’re around them? Is it something you can fix? If not, how can you reduce the time you spend with them?
When I lost my Lizzy, I knew there were too many times I failed to tell her how much I cared. She died without knowing how much my world revolved around her. Well, probably she did know, but I said it far too seldom.
That’s often the way it is with the people we love the most. We convince ourselves that they will always be there, so we take them for granted. We argue over silly things and hold back our expressions of love because we know they will be there tomorrow.
Lizzy often said that people who truly loved each other didn’t have to say it. They could just look at each other and know. Maybe that was her struggling to tell me how she felt or maybe it was her way of forgiving me for all the things I didn’t say. Losing her taught me to speak up more often.
I’ve been a hugger for a long time, but especially so since Lizzy left. I make a point of hugging the people I love most every time I see them. To show my love, I speak up, send texts, or drop cards in the mail.
For today, think about the people who mean the most to you. Imagine today was your last day with them. What would you want them to know? Take a few minutes to say what you feel.
Tomorrow, we’ll consider ways to reframe your memories of people from your past.
Wednesday’s Journal Prompt: Imagine you were to die today. After you’re gone, you have one chance to send a final message to those you love. What would you want them to know?
Until next time, keep fighting.
Scott Ninneman
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