hi out there friends,
tl;dr: Putting out a note to say that I’ll be taking a pause on writing through May and my annual break through June. I am hoping to be back in July, if I feel up to it. Billing has been paused if you’re a paid subscriber. Thank you for your support and patience.
We never made it to New Orleans. My mother passed away three weeks ago suddenly, unexpectedly, and devastatingly. Right now it feels like my skin has turned pain-side-out and I am just trying to make it through the day. I can’t imagine writing about anything other than her and I don’t feel ready to write about her yet. So I’m stepping away for awhile. I’ve been posting here for 3 years and it didn’t feel right to step away with no explanation, but this is all I can muster right now.
I hope you’ll stick with me and I hope to see you on the other side.
with love and grief,
lisa
So very sorry for your loss Lisa. I've always found your writing to hit all the softest spots, in a way that forges connection and catharsis. Wishing you moments of softness, connection, and catharsis during these painful times.
Dear Lisa, This is heartbreaking to read. Your words are heavy with loss, tears and the ache that comes with losing mom. I am so deeply sorry. We'll be here when if/when you write here again. Sending love and compassion.