Tom Petty Felt Like My Friend
Tom Petty, the great American legend and musician, has been incredibly influential in my life. It’s felt like he’s been my friend. Please read my short tribute to him.
Category: loss
The Other Side of Suicide
I asked him if he was suicidal. He paused and answered yes. This post is about what it’s like to talk to someone who’s suicidal — and to pay attention from the perspective of someone who feels hopeless.
I’m Tired of Death
After learning about the death of one of my teachers and my cat going missing, I realized I’m over death and loss. However, it’s not ending anytime soon, so how can I come to peace with this?
Dinner With Schwartzie
I recently learned of the death of my Rabbi. He was someone who taught me so much about life and mostly about myself.
Self-Selecting In and Out
One of the hardest decisions you’ll ever face in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder. Not all relationships are meant to last forever.
In Memory of My Kitty, Olive
Here is a tribute to my beloved kitty, Olive. I imagine any cat, dog, horse, bird or any other animal lover can relate to the loss and grief associated with losing a furry member of the family.
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