Category Archives: Grief

For Those Who Grieve? The Unbearable Pain Does Diminish

Posted on July 21, 2022 by bookjunkie

1. Don’t suppress your emotions. Being “strong” will damage you mentally. Get professional help like counselling early. Do everything in your own time and don’t be rushed or pressured. This is not the best time to make decisions. (I regret … Continue reading →

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Internal Life

Posted on July 16, 2022 by bookjunkie

I wonder if everyone’s internal life is as vocal or non stop like mine. The internal voice of your consciousness. I suppose it’s this way for most introverts who need and enjoy introspective time to unwind. It’s why I write. … Continue reading →

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#6. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 15, 2022 by bookjunkie

I wish I didn’t feel this, but I do. I feel like I’m not talking to you, but to myself. It’s the same feeling I got when I was desperately pleading for God to save you and that I would … Continue reading →

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#5. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 14, 2022 by bookjunkie

Papa, so often in the past 19 years, there have been world events and even just local events that I want to talk to you about. Just so much of life is happening and it’s not fair that you’re missing … Continue reading →

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The Bravest Writer I’ve Met On WordPress – Janet

Posted on July 12, 2022 by bookjunkie

janetvdepression.com/ I’m so impressed at how Janet is so unafraid to unburden her heart and in doing so has helped me. She has made me count my own blessings. She has made me not feel so isolated in my own … Continue reading →

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#4. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 9, 2022 by bookjunkie

My biggest worry is forgetting. I want you never to be forgotten, but lately my memory has taken a hit after two rounds of chemo and the general anaesthesia that comes with surgeries. This is why, even though I’ll probably … Continue reading →

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#3. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

I feel lonely without you. I thought the vacuum wouldn’t remain for this long, but it has for almost 19 years now. Me missing you is a testament to what a good father you were. I didn’t realise it then, … Continue reading →

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