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Sharing Loss


--by cf, posted Oct 16, 2013
An old school friend of mine I hadn't seen for a long time needed someone to be with her in a time of distress. She was losing a pregnancy she really wanted and her "partner" hadn't supported her through the process.  

I spent the day with her, empathizing, listening and trying to keep my good advice to a minimum.

It was wonderful seeing her again; being with her, sharing her sorrow, allowing myself to be touched and yet not feeling dragged into the story behind it.

I was sad to leave her but also happy that I didn't get sucked into the "gotta save her" thing I know so well.

If you would be so kind, please pray for my friend B. She is a wonderful, creative woman and needs to find herself again. Thank you.
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debbe530 wrote: What a wonderful friend you are. I think one of the greatest acts of love is to bear witness and know that we do not have to do anything but be there. Blessing for both of you.
Dobby wrote: Thanks for listening to her and yes, I will pray for her.
Mish wrote: Will visualize healing light surrounding & strengthening her.
Kudos for being there for her while not draining your energy.
Mish wrote: Lit a candle for her today at gratefulness.org. Can't hurt! :))

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