Comments on: Processing Loss Through Your Art

By: Ashley Miller

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:29:15 +0000

this was truly beautiful. Your wife is a lucky woman. What a love you must have for one another.

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By: Ashley Miller

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:22:11 +0000

Thank you for posting this here and sharing your story. I’m not sure which piece was yours if any but id be so interested to see it if you would share.. My dad passed this past Sept 2021 of cancer. we saw it coming but it was sudden all at once too. His wife was cruel and denied him care he needed in his final days and kept him from me. I’ve struggled to keep myself afloat and after the initial desperate grief of losing my father settled in, the reality hit me and I feel as though I’ve been on autopilot every single moment since then. I long to paint. I miss it. I know its how I’ll heal. But I cant bring myself to sit at that desk and feel inspired or want to start. Even though I see the beauty all around me and feel the joy. I just cant process it the same right now? I’m sure time will only help. I feel more ‘myself’ whatevers left of that every day. I know I will paint again, but its been tough with no outlet. I miss my dad. I’m so sorry about your losses and the things that have happened. Thank you for making the world a more beautiful place sharing your story.

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By: RamPach

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:17:47 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss,i feel for you.I pray that God will heal your brokenness. I recently loss My Grand Father but not unexpectedly. All we can do is keep our head up and keep moving forward.
Much love this way.Thanks

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By: Donna Welsh

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:29:59 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss. So many things at one time can indeed stress your system. I hope you are able to take some time to breathe and relax and restore yourself. You are very much appreciated by so many. Sending best energies your way.

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By: Augustine Civalier

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:39:11 +0000

Hello, Alyson,

I just read your article and I am so sorry for your loss. I too am no stranger to loss. I lost my entire family starting in 1996 with my mom who died of liver cancer. From there it just kept happening, My grandmother of heart failure, my husband who suffered so many losses well before his death due to his disease multiple sclerosis, my dad and his wife in a tragic car accident (while in school), and then my mother and father in-law of cancer and a broken heart (also, while in school). I even lost an aid that used to come in to help with my late husband. Lastly, I lost was my dog Kipper in 2014 (while finishing up school). I think I got so used to loss at one point that it did not phase me anymore, but I can say I was tired of grieving. I remember one day thinking that just about everyone that came to my house died with the exception of myself and a couple of other people. It certainly taught me how short of a time we all have here and to never take life for granted. Grief has knocked on my door many times and still to this day comes to greet me at the most unexpected times and places. All one can do is cry, let it out, dust oneself off and go on at one’s own pace, and yes, don’t let anyone tell you how to mourn, or not to mourn.

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By: Lisa

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 11:20:35 +0000

a friend of mine writes about grief…………

http://www.elainemansfield.com

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:38:27 +0000

I need to leave a GREAT BIG VIRTUAL HUG to everyone who wrote such kind comments. I read every one of them.

It’s never easy, but so lovely to feel the love of community. I am so blessed.

#wearenotalone

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:34:51 +0000

In reply to Leslie Kruzicki.

Oh, Leslie. I’m so sorry. They just burrow deep into our hearts.

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By: Sylvia Herrera

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 20:19:13 +0000

I’m so sorry, Alyson,
I have had many losses, and it’s never easy. It helps me to surround myself with caring friends and to immerse myself in my painting. It’s too soon right now, but about a year after my husband and I lost our little Pomeranian, Sugar, we adopted a precious new one from an animal rescue here in Tucson. I think the poor thing had been used in a puppy mill. She has never played with toys.
She has adapted well, and is the most loving little dog!!! It’s something to think about for later.
Hugs…….

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By: Leslie Kruzicki

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 15:56:12 +0000

I’m suspecting that there would be a few people (and among your “listeners” probably very few) that if you were just talking about your kitty Dharma, would be less sympathetic. Yet, it might easily have been the greater loss (though obviously not for you). I lost my best girlfriend Jane cat 4 years ago and I am still grieving.

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