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Lisa Caldwell's avatar

Oh Madeleine, I'm burning with anger for you about this lack of communication; this lack of consideration and empathy. I am so sorry you've had to experience this.

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Tahia Sherebanou Fakhri's avatar

This was heartbreaking. Wouldn’t wish for anyone to have to feel the way you are feeling. More and more I am convinced life doesn’t happen the way we plan. I have also learned to not expect from others. Manage what’s important to me myself. After that, if it’s not meant to be for me then no amount of planning on my part will make it happen. So in your case there must be a reason the miscommunication happened. Letting anger seep in will only make you feel more miserable. Instead maybe you can find a way to celebrate the lives that are gone from your life. An ode to them and all they have imparted to you. Life is truly short. Celebrate the time you have and the time that passed. Wishing you strength going forward🙏

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Victoria's avatar

BIG BIG hugs, Madeline. I feel sad-rage with you about the miscommunication. You had an important relationship, and you weren't given the choice about attending the funeral. Your anger is understandable and so is this feeling. I hear you. I've no advice. I hope writing this out is part of your way of dealing with it all. Going to sleep and getting up the next day IS a courageous achievement...this human-ing is walking with heart. (Cour..)

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