Two Sisters

[senz]

30. I'm torn between staying in GDP to defend Bernie and getting out to protect myself.

After the abuse and ugliness of yesterday, it's becoming a lot harder. The hatred from one side is shocking. I can see why you would need to protect yourself from it, especially while dealing with a deep personal loss.

You know, your photos of your mom and aunt speak to a level of innocent happiness that all people should have, and it makes me happy to see them. My parents didn't know how to love, but i had an aunt who shined with the love and happiness that shows in your mom, and being with her was like standing by a heater in winter. After my parents died, she and I got closer. She died of old age a few years ago, and I've missed her terribly, but the memory of her voice, her smiling eyes and laughter, remains. Sometimes it feels like she's with me, bringing light and encouragement with her. It's very nice, and I do what I can to keep it flowing, because it's comforting and also a way to honor her for who she was.

Your mom looks like someone who could be kept close that way.

I hope the new normal will be good for you, Spitfire.