I just want to say that I know Valentine's day will be especially hard, being an anniversary of grief on what is supposed to be a day of love. I made a valentine for you and for Sandy Hook. I put it by the list of names I keep in my kitchen near my candles. It says Mending Hearts. It has flowers around the heart.
It’s a sad, all too familiar story: harsh, distant, alcoholic father, sensitive, shy daughter always seeking his love and approval. Although there were flashes of kindness, most of my dad’s feelings had been buried long before. Even as...
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Dragonflower says,
I just want to say that I know Valentine's day will be especially hard, being an anniversary of grief on what is supposed to be a day of love. I made a valentine for you and for Sandy Hook. I put it by the list of names I keep in my kitchen near my candles. It says Mending Hearts. It has flowers around the heart.Sincere healing wishes to you, TawnyPort
TawnyPort says,
Dragon Empress,Thanks so much! I am truly grateful to you and the others from Smith Mag for your support and healing words of encouragement.