Born December 25, 1976
Died November 30, 2010
My life was
lunacy until
this moonlit night
lunacy until
this moonlit night
I'm in the middle and Chrissie is at my right
Rosemary and Christianne
one month before her death
My shame in this world
will soon be forgotten
springtime journey
will soon be forgotten
springtime journey
(Japanese Death Poems)
Life is not easy for anyone but for my once vivacious sister it was especially difficult. She battled with a very difficult mental illness heroically for 12 years that we were aware of and still managed to be the most loving, generous and nonjudgmental person I have had the pleasure of knowing in my life. I remember as a shy young girl admiring her powerful vivaciousness for all who knew her then loved being around her. She experienced such psychological anguish in her last months we found out after her suicide. In death she is now completely free of pain and for that I am grateful. I am inspired to fully appreciate each moment for all of us will die sooner or later and now is all we have.
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I am so sorry for your loss Lisa. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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My condolences, there's a long history of mental illness in my family (particularly in my mother and grandmother) and I have nothing but empathy and sympathy for you and your family. This was such a touching post and it makes me think of the line from Hamlet from Gertrude, "all that lives must die, passing through here to eternity."
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I love the photo of you and Chrissie. I had not seen that one before.
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Rosemary
I am so very sorry for your loss! It is so very hard to loose a loved one, especially one that was so close to the heart.
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So sorry for your loss, she looked like a wonderful soul. Happy New Year and I know she'll be with you in spirit!
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Lisa. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteYour sister was beautiful, I hope for peace for you all xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so, so sorry to hear that. You've written beautifully about it and have a wonderful outlook, but I'm sure it has been terribly difficult. My thoughts for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so saddened to hear of your loss but am somewhat relieved when I read what you wrote about your sister being relieved of her pain. Take strength and comfort from that thought and know that she is always alive through your thoughts and memories and love for her. Wishing you much joy and happiness in the new year!
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My mother is also mentally ill, but refuses to believe so, or to admit it. I am very sorry for your loss, but I am encouraged by your view of these events. I hope that if I ever find myself in the same situation, I can be inspired to have the same outlook.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! I can't imagine your pain. My love to you!
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Heather
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This post is so beautiful. My heart grew with compassion for you and your family. Thank you for sharing her images and your words.
ReplyDeleteNOOOOOoooooooo! Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. I remember running into you, Aleric and Christine at an Art Second Saturday last summer. I loved her warm yet shy smile! My deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. xo. -Bella Q
ReplyDelete:( I'm so sorry for you loss, but I bet that she's up in heaven looking down upon you now.
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ReplyDeleteI lost my grandmother over the holidays and just reading this type of thing gets me very emotional.
I, too, try to focus on the end of pain and struggle for those who have passed on.....
she was so beautyful.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry for your loss Lisa. It must be the hardest situation to deal with and I can't imagine how sad one must feel.
ReplyDeleteMy mother's boyfriend experienced the exact same situation a few years ago but still doesn't talk much about it, so it's a good thing you talk resp. blog about it, I think it's always better to let it all out instead of swallowing the pain.
I wish you and your family all the best for these sad times and the strength to handle them.
Your sister looks like such a likable person in all the photos :)
i am so sorry for your loss. your post is a lovely tribute to her. take care.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences, so sorry for your loss. She is in a peaceful place. My heart goes out to your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I hope your family is coping at this difficult time. Mental illness is something that much more medical research needs to be devoted to.
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa, I am so sorry!!! My older sister is several months younger than Christianne and she is my best friend. I don't know how I could cope with that loss. You are so strong and courageous and I wish I could hug you.
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