#grieve

[audhd-space]

if you make friends with people during the lowest point of both of your life, many times this same starting point that bond both of you will become a dealbreaker

especially when you start wanting better and to start living for yourself

so don’t be surprised if you chronically ill folks still choosing to mask up and take covid precautions will cause your other friends to rile up, and disappear on you

[nkrisztina100]

[liquidlightandrunningtrees]

Is this really the world? Shall I grieve? Shall I hope?

Adonis, tr. by Khaled Mattawa

[earnestlyn]

Grieve

I grieve.

All the unsaid words that you didn’t get to hear.

All the untold stories I have yet to share.

All the tears we have yet to shed together.

All the Marvel movies we’d watch because you insisted that we do.

All the late night calls and giggles.

All the secrecy and inside jokes.

I grieve.

Your voice, your presence. The only true home I felt safe in.

Your eyes, your teeth. The random compliments I’d say to you.

Your jokes, your breathing. The way you’d chew so loud, I knew you ate something.

I grieve.

The love I am not able to give you.

The laughter we don’t get to share.

The peacefulness of us we don’t feel with anyone else.

The expectant texts and calls.

The random reminders of how much we mean to each other.

I grieve you

- n

[wiirocku]

Isaiah 61:3 (NIV) - and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of His splendor.

[thevoidpeeringback]

You just have to grieve sometimes.

Grieve who you used to be.

And understand that the new version of you is just as worthy as the last.

One of the many struggles.

[therantfairysblog]

A nice piece of lemon cupcake

"Insect hashira, Shinobu Kocho has died! She's died fighting Upper moon 2!!"

The final battle was merely an hour in but they were already slammed by the first hashira's death. And it was her bestfriend. Kanroji fall to her knees.

....

"Shinobu chan, i bake some delicious cupcake that i learn from a book i bought but I'm not really sure about it taste. Do you want to try it?"

Both Kocho and Kanroji were just finishing their join mission and walking back together. That night, the moon was shining brightly than usual.

"really? I would like to try it Kanroji san, maybe after work tomorrow? Do you have a free time in the evening?" Her smiling face shining brightly under the sky.

"yeay of course i would make some tea"

.....

It was a fine day with summer sun shining brightly. The delicious aroma of baking cakes spreading nicely in Kanroji's estate.

"I try to make a lemon zest cupcake but it's my first time, shinobu chan, you want to try? Please give me a review..." with a smile, kanroji take one of his cupcakes and give it to Kocho. The two girls chatting smiling brightly.

"wow it's so sweet and it's slightly nice aroma of lemons make it stand out? Kanroji san you always good at baking. I'm envy" Kocho eating the whole cakes deliciously, but over time there's slight sadness in her face and she's turn quiet.

"shinobu chan...is there something wrong? Kanroji slightly moved towards her. Kocho smiling but there's slight years in her eyes.

"It's nothing, these cupcakes is so delicious. Lemon flavored....is always Kanae niisan favorite. It's just a memory suddenly appear in my head. Don't worry, kanroji san, yours is delicious" kocho was smiling brightly like she usually do but Kanroji went straight to hug her. 'shinobu chan is hiding her sadness again'

"I'm sorry, Shinobu chan, please don't hesitate..." Her hug were tightened. A slight cry were heard. Kocho hugging her back.

" Kanroji you always understanding me...thank you. You see, sometimes....while I'm doing my best to do my job, there's a part of me....looking forward to meet my sister and my parents. There's not a single day i didn't think about them" Kanroji's tears started to flow. The remaining cupcakes were there, untouched.

"Shinobu chan, used my shoulder, don't hide your feeling anymore," they both hugging each other tightly. Kocho crying a lot, the first time in years and Kanroji just let it be.

......

Her heart feel like it has been stab repeatedly. Kanroji slowly back to her feet. Iguro was helping her. "are you okay, you may take a bit re-"

"No, please. We need to hurry up and find Muzan. Iguro san, I'll do my best" Kanroji swiping her tears, continue her run.

'its okay, things will be okay.'

'shinobu chan, send my regards to Kanae san and your parents, I'm not sure if i would come out alive, but if I'm joining you soon, let make cupcakes together again'

Both hashiras running forward, in a quest to end 1000 years of demonic presence. With their live on a stake, Kanroji mustered her strength.

[gramarobin]

[the-ephemeral-ethereal]

For in this world where everything wears out, where everything perishes, there is one thing that collapses and is more completely destroyed than anything else, and leaves fewer traces than beauty itself: and that is grief.

from In Search of Lost Time, Book 6: The Fugitive by Marcel Proust

[dk-thrive]

The pain has to lessen...One way or another, I need a path toward less.

— Amy Lin, Here After: A Memoir by Amy Lin (Zibby Books, March 5, 2024)

[xsleepyxartistx]

Whatbif amity witnessing luz dieing?

[symmetricalscar]

Morag Tong - Grieve

[riddharoykarmakar]

Thought you all needed to hear this...

[lqb2quotes]

It seems to me, that if we love, we grieve. That's the deal. That's the pact. Grief and love are forever intertwined. Grief is the terrible reminder of the depths of our love and, like love, grief is non-negotiable.

Nick Cave

[wiirocku]

Nehemiah 8:10 (CSB) - Then he said to them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, because the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

[mrkmciver]

Grieve