Feeling sad and stuck

[darcelle]

So very sorry to read of your loss. May the love you shared help pull you through the difficult days and bring a smile to your heart when you need it.

• This reply was modified 4 years, 8 months ago by  darcelle.
• This reply was modified 4 years, 8 months ago by  darcelle.

[Guy_H]

Sincere condolence JoAnn. At the right time, may you find that playing your guitar brings positive connections to the spirit of your husband.

[dr_dave]

Wishing you peace and comfort through difficult times and the strength and courage to pursue, through your music and all aspects of life, opportunities to celebrate the memory of your husband. Shared music had to be among your best memories. Although he won’t be next to you playing, if you listen hard enough with your heart, you’ll probably hear that drum beating along with your music.

[the-old-coach]

Dave- Your last sentence is wonderful and powerful👍 M

[JoAnn M]

TY! I know I will hear him 💔

[the-old-coach]

🥁🎸👍

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[Tracy84]

I’m so sorry for your loss, JoAnn. I lost my Mom this past September to cancer. Because of COVID, I couldn’t be there with her and be with my Dad. (They are in their late 80s) I would play guitar over the phone for her (she was my biggest fan in all things art and music). After she died, I couldn’t touch my guitar and had no desire to play. It was simply too painful. I had to walk through that period, free of my own judgment and expectations. Grief takes it’s many forms and for me, that meant a break from guitar. About 5 months ago, I started playing again.

Your time may vary, but be gentle with yourself. Grief is a roller coaster ride. The first set of holidays were surreal. It doesn’t get better so much as it gets different (me and my Dad share this experience of our grief).