tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post1381986923868029983..comments2024-03-20T04:53:48.028-04:00Comments on Skinny Jeans & a Chai Latte: old friend from far away v1 :: the things I've carried.Kristin Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721836568045811559noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-69340876482256074512014-02-21T13:48:24.011-05:002014-02-21T13:48:24.011-05:00i LOVE you girl... im so sorry you had to go throu...i LOVE you girl... im so sorry you had to go through this... big hugs to you. and i hope you can find some solace through your writingsAshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05216164682785016272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-67321989016968617112014-02-20T19:20:39.763-05:002014-02-20T19:20:39.763-05:00I'm just sitting here nodding my head. So muc...I'm just sitting here nodding my head. So much truth here. I'm glad you poured it out. There are more folks out here who can relate than you will ever know. Much love to you.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924211847675823119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-13166513045521458752014-02-19T16:13:19.888-05:002014-02-19T16:13:19.888-05:00I don't know what to say to this, but I want y...I don't know what to say to this, but I want you to know I read this and I am so so sorry for your loss. Wishing you a happier 2014 full of healing. Cara-Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435255215689704022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-42033114139411046492014-02-19T15:00:34.728-05:002014-02-19T15:00:34.728-05:00Oh, Kristin. I am so sorry. For your loss, for wha...Oh, Kristin. I am so sorry. For your loss, for what you've dealt with in the past and continue to deal with now, for everything. I wish I could give you a hug. It takes a lot of strength to share something so personal and I respect you so much for it. I hope that it can help somebody else who may be affected as well.Niki {Glossy Blonde}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15809863342142039316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-77838058160165640602014-02-19T10:15:08.301-05:002014-02-19T10:15:08.301-05:00Thank you so much for sharing this. I am sure it ...Thank you so much for sharing this. I am sure it can't be easy to relive those moments and feelings. By reading this, though, I feel like I know you just a bit deeper, and I can say with confidence that I admire your bravery. You are such a strong woman, and I can only hope that one day, you do find the peace and closure you'd like. Many prayers are with you!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566183193529841461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-40659121427445522302014-02-17T23:44:15.787-05:002014-02-17T23:44:15.787-05:00You are SO brave to open up!!! I have never blogge...You are SO brave to open up!!! I have never blogged about it, but I lost my uncle to suicide five months after I lost my Mom. It was the last of many attempts and although it was hard, it was what he wanted and I've made peace with it.<br /><br />I can't even imagine how you feel. Losing a parent is so though and these circumstances have to be so confusing. My only piece of advice, because I truly believe everyone is different (and that's how it should be)- give yourself permission to feel. I never expected to be so angry after my Mom died, but I was. When I finally owned my feelings, I was set free. <br /><br />Also, you know where to find me and I'm great at listening to venting-so reach out whenever you need.Katie @ Live Half Fullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846919632234188480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-8002429473440712312014-02-17T21:45:30.094-05:002014-02-17T21:45:30.094-05:00Kristin, I admire you for sharing something so dee...Kristin, I admire you for sharing something so deeply personal and difficult with such grace and openness. Mental illness is so tough because many people won't talk about it...whenever possible/healthy/safe, I think it's important for parents to talk to their children about experiences with depression or mental illness, in hopes that they will feel less alone or stigmatized if they experience something similar. I'm so sorry that this illness robbed you of your mom and I hope the happy memories you hold will always stay.Alicia | Jaybird: Home in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452136535427124920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-45317023039722596312014-02-17T20:07:28.575-05:002014-02-17T20:07:28.575-05:00Oh mama. You're such a brave woman, full of li...Oh mama. You're such a brave woman, full of life and vibrance, and it hurts my heart to know that you went through this. But we go through things to make us who we are now, and you are so much stronger because of this. Thank you for sharing your strength. Alex Byerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035001258841623801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-27430484765541902132014-02-17T19:57:34.333-05:002014-02-17T19:57:34.333-05:00Oh my gosh Kristin. I'm so sorry for everythin...Oh my gosh Kristin. I'm so sorry for everything you and your family have gone through and are going through. I hope somehow and someway you're able to find peace or closure of some sort. meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465250692644738996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-26152600870023868062014-02-17T14:13:03.406-05:002014-02-17T14:13:03.406-05:00Thank you for sharing your story... my mother is B...Thank you for sharing your story... my mother is Bipolar and the ups and downs of that relationship have often times forced me to wonder if we would be better off not talking. I just can't handle it and I don't understand her. It is so hard, and I hope that while you may not get the answers you seek, that perhaps you will find closure and be at peace with the things you couldn't control. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08947139730328649435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-25414265260768981702014-02-17T13:51:06.877-05:002014-02-17T13:51:06.877-05:00the what-if's are the hardest. Mental illness ...the what-if's are the hardest. Mental illness is really tough, it plagues my family but my mom has recognized this weakness and has taken extra care to meet hard times head on. I know from my very strained relationship with an uncle, that this isn't always the case. May you continue to find peace & thank you for sharing.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117125222900043654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-15081262125508200332014-02-17T12:50:10.231-05:002014-02-17T12:50:10.231-05:00This was heartbreaking to read,but I thank you for...This was heartbreaking to read,but I thank you for sharing! I'm sending lots of love your way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-32907559618677371072014-02-17T10:29:44.959-05:002014-02-17T10:29:44.959-05:00Oh hun, thanks for sharing. Just know that I'...Oh hun, thanks for sharing. Just know that I'm praying for you & I'm always here for ya!<br />((hugs!))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290884688052913449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-85688526424899289062014-02-17T09:53:26.039-05:002014-02-17T09:53:26.039-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss! And I hate that yo...I'm so sorry for your loss! And I hate that you are going through such a sad and confusing situation. I think it's really good to open up when you can. Thank you for sharing this! Sending so much love xxMegan | Freckled Italianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08397753148296711081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-52277835814370824332014-02-17T08:48:26.484-05:002014-02-17T08:48:26.484-05:00I wish I could give you a hug after reading this s...I wish I could give you a hug after reading this story. I am so proud of you for being open enough to tell the story. <br /><br />I'm terrible with personal information, and wish I could be more open. So again, I am so proud of you for wanting to share this story in hopes that it helps give you solace and peace. <br /><br />*group hug for kristin*whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03507416179134188670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-16619140919725728432014-02-17T08:10:13.344-05:002014-02-17T08:10:13.344-05:00Kristin, I want to extend my deepest thoughts to y...Kristin, I want to extend my deepest thoughts to you and your family. I pray that you will take solace in knowing who she was to you, not who she was in the midst of the illness. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831114585406870114noreply@blogger.com