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Leaning

As I navigate life after my son's suicide,
it is hard to answer the question "How are you doing?"
I am working, eating, sleeping, living, yet,
it doesn't feel like I am fully living
Life feels muted and dull and my emotions
are everywhere, up and down and in chaos sometimes
but most of all, I am not operating on my own
I am feeling God's presence every day and when
it doesn't feel like I can take another step on my own,
I can hear him whisper in my ear "lean on me"

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Line Gauthier

Date: 8/17/2025 9:41:00 PM

Dear Kathleen, I'm so very sorry to hear about this tragic incident in your life. Sharing about it so openly in your poetry can only help I would think. My heart goes out to you. Sending you tons of positive vibes and a humongous virtual hug. Line xx

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 8/18/2025 3:24:00 AM

Thank you, Line. It feels like my life has exploded and it is slowly being rebuilt. Writing has helped so much. Thank you, I can always use hugs, in any form!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/17/2025 8:06:00 PM

So tragic to read about this, Kathleeen. Somehow, thought, it seems the tragedy is drawing you closer to the Ultimate Source of Healing.

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 8/18/2025 3:25:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon. I do feel God's love and presence in a way that I never have before.