Friday, September 19, 2014

Always almost perfect

I am having a helluva month. I cannot get through a day without a major meltdown. Body shaking sobs type meltdown. I don't know why. There aren't any triggers. I am just sad. I'm sad that everything has an undertone of sadness. No matter how happy a moment is, the sadness is always there. We were sitting on the couch last night, me, Rich, Lyvi, and even Lily. Just sitting there talking, and Rich said "Almost perfect." Always almost perfect. Forever. It will only ever be almost perfect. Even if we have another child. Only ever almost perfect. That is so hard to swallow. So hard to accept. I will never have the life that I want. I knew this the moment she died, but I think I pushed everything down. It's all bubbling up lately. I can't hold it back anymore. I get those gut punching double me over reminders from everything and nothing all at the same time. I can be wiping my counters down or walking into a store or painting a bottle or putting laundry away, and with no warning at all I am doubled over sobbing. My poor Lyvi-Loo. She is such a sweet girl. She comes up to me and just hugs me as hard as she can when this happens. She just wants her mama to be happy. She knows I miss Vi and that's why I'm crying. She will tell me it's ok, and hand me a baby. Oh sweet girl. I wish it were that easy. I just don't know how to handle the day to day anymore. I am feeling so overwhelmed with life. I want an escape. But, that's not fair. Why should I get to escape? Rich doesn't get to escape. Lyvi doesn't get to escape. No one gets to escape this. There is no escape from this. Ouch. That realization is hard. I will never escape this, as long as I'm living I will never escape this. I'm so tired. Exhausted to my bones. Maybe if I could just sleep for a full 24 hours I would feel a little refreshed and more capable of handling the monotony of the day. Probably not. But, maybe.

My girl. My sweet girl. I miss you. That's all. I just miss you. Wait for me, let's go to the 
stars.


6 comments:

  1. Michelle, It's me again, Vivianne. I posted the other day and I hope I didn't offend you. I just wanted to apologize if I did, but also I wanted to tell you that I went into labor that night and my daughter was born at 3:00 a.m. on the 17th. She was a few weeks early but she is 6 lbs. and is doing well. I have called her "Chloe" about 1000 times in the 36 hours since she was born, but her name is Lucia. Anyway, I am going to keep reading your posts and hoping the days will get a little better for you. If you ever want to talk, let me know and I will give you my email address.

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    1. Hi Vivianne,
      First of all congratulations on your sweet Lucia. I am so very happy for you. Truly, so so happy for you.
      Secondly, you didn't offend me at all with your last comment. I am just terrible at replying back to comments on here. Thank you for your advice on seeking out a therapist. I do have a therapist that I see and I love her. I also attend a bereaved mother's group that she hosts. I find group to help me more than individual therapy. I feel less alone and isolated afterwards. I do like individual when I am struggling more than normal. I will probably have a session soon since I seem to be a complete disaster all the time lately. I would love to talk with you more. You can email me with the email I have linked to my blog. mashlync@gmail.com Or you can leave yours here and I will email you. Either way. Thank you for reaching out to me, I hope you are well and that Lucia is eating and growing and thriving. Much love,
      Michelle

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  2. Wow Michelle! This is perfect. You're not alone. I unfortunately know how you feel. "My heart hurts". All I could say after Kellie Rynn passed away was "my heart hurts." I was speaking literally. My heart, bones, joints, muscles, tissue, everything hurts. Everything will be almost perfect. My hand is here to hold to help eachother stand.

    -Kathryn Martin

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    1. Thank you Kathryn. I am always here for you as well. Together, maybe we can weather this storm

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  3. I am speechless but in tears. I can't ever imagine what you are going thru i wish i could help you.wish I could take your pain away. All i can do here is to pray for you. I wish you find some peace in something. Violet is beautiful. She is the sweetest baby i have ever seen. I believe one day you will see her face again. Until that time be strong. Hugs and prayers from Australia!

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    1. Thank you for your kind words. I read all your comments. I am terrible at responding back on here. Thank you for reading along.

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