How do you grieve the living?
How do you grieve a relationship with someone who is still living? Sure, I have experienced break ups and the loss of friendships that were very hard but nothing like this. My Dad and I have always had a rocky relationship, and I never wanted to "give up" but at 41 I feel like I've finally reached that point. I have some good memories from my childhood...exposure to healthy eating, being taught how to work hard and the value of being entrepreneurial. I was exposed to other belief systems and still retain their value and meaning. He knew the importance of culture and music and I even saw a production of Hair and the musical duo Tuck and Patti. I get to say I lived in Maui when I was a toddler because my Dad loves to wind surf. He taught me to question, even though at the time it was scary and unthinkable to question my beliefs. I wasn't sure he would come to my wedding, but he showed up to the rehearsal in a suit, with a manicure....