i don’t think it’s important how we die, only that we do – it is already pretty crowded 🙂 Your brother’s life wasn’t a waste. It sounded like a life full and rich and rare. I think all our lives are full- even when we die before we are born. Thanks for writing I am enjoying it. I struggle also with the truth telling and my four year old. It is important though, truth. It’s mostly subjective though and that’s where i get caught up. I am not sure my dark way of seeing the world is necessarily great for him. It’s the only truth i have though…
anyway thanks again, will be reading more of your blog. love the artwork too
tiff
Thanks, Tiff. I like your philosophy about all of our lives being full, no matter how long we live. And I agree, truth telling is important but challenging with kiddos. Thanks for your kind words. My best to you!
I stumbled across your article on Huffington Post about dealing with the death of an adult sibling and it really hit home with me. I honestly could have written it, as my experience is so similar to yours.
It’s been nearly 5 years since I lost my younger brother Matt to an accidental overdose (very similar to Will – heroin mixed with other things) and in that time I’ve spent hours upon hours surfing the net for a book dealing with the death of an adult sibling or even drug related deaths, but never being successful. So finding your article was like a jackpot for me.
It makes me really hopeful for the future, as you seem so grounded and well adjusted! It is a constant battle of emotions now but I know one day things will calm down and you are proof of this. Your words are just beautiful.
I also really love this article about death not defining the person – especially when it’s something so taboo as overdose of someone young, it feels like people judge without knowing the full story. I sometimes don’t even mention drugs when someone asks, which is wrong.
Sorry for all of this rambling but I had to let you know you really have touched me with your writing. Thank you for sharing Will’s story and your experience, I will definitely keep checking your site for updates.
Here’s to all the little lost brothers out there, and their fantastic older sisters 🙂
Alana, thank you so much for your comment. I’m so sorry about the loss of your brother. And yet, there’s comfort in shared experience. It’s true, there’s also not much about drug-related deaths…
I can relate to everything you have said here, and I really appreciate your words. Your last line made me teary. Thanks again, Alana. <3
i don’t think it’s important how we die, only that we do – it is already pretty crowded 🙂 Your brother’s life wasn’t a waste. It sounded like a life full and rich and rare. I think all our lives are full- even when we die before we are born. Thanks for writing I am enjoying it. I struggle also with the truth telling and my four year old. It is important though, truth. It’s mostly subjective though and that’s where i get caught up. I am not sure my dark way of seeing the world is necessarily great for him. It’s the only truth i have though…
anyway thanks again, will be reading more of your blog. love the artwork too
tiff
Thanks, Tiff. I like your philosophy about all of our lives being full, no matter how long we live. And I agree, truth telling is important but challenging with kiddos. Thanks for your kind words. My best to you!
Hi Lynn!
I stumbled across your article on Huffington Post about dealing with the death of an adult sibling and it really hit home with me. I honestly could have written it, as my experience is so similar to yours.
It’s been nearly 5 years since I lost my younger brother Matt to an accidental overdose (very similar to Will – heroin mixed with other things) and in that time I’ve spent hours upon hours surfing the net for a book dealing with the death of an adult sibling or even drug related deaths, but never being successful. So finding your article was like a jackpot for me.
It makes me really hopeful for the future, as you seem so grounded and well adjusted! It is a constant battle of emotions now but I know one day things will calm down and you are proof of this. Your words are just beautiful.
I also really love this article about death not defining the person – especially when it’s something so taboo as overdose of someone young, it feels like people judge without knowing the full story. I sometimes don’t even mention drugs when someone asks, which is wrong.
Sorry for all of this rambling but I had to let you know you really have touched me with your writing. Thank you for sharing Will’s story and your experience, I will definitely keep checking your site for updates.
Here’s to all the little lost brothers out there, and their fantastic older sisters 🙂
Alana, thank you so much for your comment. I’m so sorry about the loss of your brother. And yet, there’s comfort in shared experience. It’s true, there’s also not much about drug-related deaths…
I can relate to everything you have said here, and I really appreciate your words. Your last line made me teary. Thanks again, Alana. <3