What a brave, beautiful, ballsy read! Your love for your father and your belief that you are exactly where you need to be, shines through. Bravo Brittany, a fabulous letter!
Brittany, you write so beautifully. I’m thrilled to hear that you’re writing a book.
When you compared Iraq and China during COVID to caregiving and the fear of losing your father as being worse…. You gave us all a glimpse into caregiving for a parent. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Yes, you are strong and equipped, but that doesn’t mean you’re not exhausted. I’m so glad you have God, the Holy Spirit, a strong circle, and the chiropractor. Thank God for chiropractors!
Beautifully written. I feel the heaviness and the love that emanates from your letter.
What really struck me is the pivot. What divine wisdom moved you through all these aspects of your life to have you ready for caring for your father. To do with with alignment and intention doesn't make it easier, but makes it heart-led, especially in those toughest moments.
I've have many pivots in my life but my biggest one was after I lost my son to leukemia. The pivot was hope giving. One day five months after losing Nick, I had specific errands set and planned my morning. I felt very called to pivot and go to the store first. That's when I saw a gray furball in a cart going into a local pet store. I went to the store but that image stuck with me and I went in.
We adopted a beautiful lab/akita mix. Zoey was gray with a white patch on her chest. She was our tear catcher, a balm to my 11-year-old son who missed his big brother. She gave me a direction when I was lost.
A little pivot can change your life and perhaps save you or teach you one of life's greatest lessons--how to love again when your heart has broken open.
Gosh this was one of the most beautiful responses I’ve read. Thank you @Janine De Tillio Cammarata 🖊️ for taking time to read my letter. Sometimes being this honest about all aspects of my life seems messy and vulnerable. But through writing about it, I’ve found myself being more honest about parts of this journey I thought I needed to hide or protect.
Processing grief is tough work! So glad I get to build a community while doing so.
The pivot professionally is a big one. It is one I will unpack more in my next piece. ❤️
Yes, I think not being honest with myself or those I love on how much I struggled with my grief definitely hindered my healing journey. There’s a lot to unpack there with societal expectations on grieving, the stories I carry from childhood, my personal people pleasing, etc.
That’s a big part of what I’m delving into with my memoir and Substack is the perfect space to do this.
What a brave, beautiful, ballsy read! Your love for your father and your belief that you are exactly where you need to be, shines through. Bravo Brittany, a fabulous letter!
Thank you so much for reading!
Brittany, you write so beautifully. I’m thrilled to hear that you’re writing a book.
When you compared Iraq and China during COVID to caregiving and the fear of losing your father as being worse…. You gave us all a glimpse into caregiving for a parent. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Yes, you are strong and equipped, but that doesn’t mean you’re not exhausted. I’m so glad you have God, the Holy Spirit, a strong circle, and the chiropractor. Thank God for chiropractors!
Can’t believe I would rather do Iraq again 😬🙃! What a journey we are all on!
I know! Who would have thought!
Brittany,
Beautifully written. I feel the heaviness and the love that emanates from your letter.
What really struck me is the pivot. What divine wisdom moved you through all these aspects of your life to have you ready for caring for your father. To do with with alignment and intention doesn't make it easier, but makes it heart-led, especially in those toughest moments.
I've have many pivots in my life but my biggest one was after I lost my son to leukemia. The pivot was hope giving. One day five months after losing Nick, I had specific errands set and planned my morning. I felt very called to pivot and go to the store first. That's when I saw a gray furball in a cart going into a local pet store. I went to the store but that image stuck with me and I went in.
We adopted a beautiful lab/akita mix. Zoey was gray with a white patch on her chest. She was our tear catcher, a balm to my 11-year-old son who missed his big brother. She gave me a direction when I was lost.
A little pivot can change your life and perhaps save you or teach you one of life's greatest lessons--how to love again when your heart has broken open.
Gosh this was one of the most beautiful responses I’ve read. Thank you @Janine De Tillio Cammarata 🖊️ for taking time to read my letter. Sometimes being this honest about all aspects of my life seems messy and vulnerable. But through writing about it, I’ve found myself being more honest about parts of this journey I thought I needed to hide or protect.
Processing grief is tough work! So glad I get to build a community while doing so.
The pivot professionally is a big one. It is one I will unpack more in my next piece. ❤️
Yes, I think not being honest with myself or those I love on how much I struggled with my grief definitely hindered my healing journey. There’s a lot to unpack there with societal expectations on grieving, the stories I carry from childhood, my personal people pleasing, etc.
That’s a big part of what I’m delving into with my memoir and Substack is the perfect space to do this.
I look forward to your next piece!