tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773382509071881565.post2553865454977807775..comments2023-10-28T06:37:45.669-07:00Comments on Choices: Compartmentalization is toughmadeline40http://www.blogger.com/profile/06549058012582815995noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773382509071881565.post-12772193368045377162011-12-02T10:12:54.928-08:002011-12-02T10:12:54.928-08:00I apologize for calling you Jess. Of course I know...I apologize for calling you Jess. Of course I know you're Jeff. Mea Culpa.madeline40https://www.blogger.com/profile/06549058012582815995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773382509071881565.post-7084560014045979702011-12-01T14:21:10.106-08:002011-12-01T14:21:10.106-08:00Thank you Jess for your always sensitive and insig...Thank you Jess for your always sensitive and insightful thoughts. I appreciate that you read my blog. I know you totally understand where I come from.<br />Happy December. All best, Madelinemadeline40https://www.blogger.com/profile/06549058012582815995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773382509071881565.post-49682301469187662282011-11-30T17:22:37.835-08:002011-11-30T17:22:37.835-08:00Hi Madeline. It never ceases to amaze me how many ...Hi Madeline. It never ceases to amaze me how many people are willing to give up their time to support a great cause. Obviously, those areas that so strongly resonate with our own personal life experiences are the ones which often can be a double-edged sword - sort of a constant reminder of our own story; and yet in many ways the opportunity to 'honour' and maintain the memories. Although the circumstances are quite different; my sister was killed in a car accident almost 35 years ago and my heart still goes out to the families/friends of those involved in the tragic accidents which are reported on a daily basis. For someone to know you not only understand what a 'loss' is like; but for them to realise you've felt the pain and all of the other emotions - words will never replace this. I also can relate so very much to your thoughts about how we find the means to cope and move on. As the years go by, the contents of the different compartments don't change - they just seem to find the place which helps us to live with the here and now. I trust that you will continue to be 'blessed' through your voluntary work at Putting a Face on Suicide; as I have no doubt your involvement will be of enormous benefit to those you engage with. Very best wishes. Jeff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com