Ease My Pain
For my friend, Gaye150 total reviews
Comment from markk
This is a very well written, touching and moving piece which I found very hard. The C word is a very heavy burden to live with and a serious battle to engage upon and anything you can do for yourself or your friend should be done. well written and I hope you are able to regain your friendship and that your friend can beat her enemy.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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This is a very well written, touching and moving piece which I found very hard. The C word is a very heavy burden to live with and a serious battle to engage upon and anything you can do for yourself or your friend should be done. well written and I hope you are able to regain your friendship and that your friend can beat her enemy.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thank you so much. We have restored our friendship and so far, she continues to battle the enemy.
Jan
Comment from popoet
Wow, this is a very poignant and moving story about the friendship journey of two women; and their struggles together. The story also has a very powerful message about forgiveness. It is well written, my friend, bursting with strong writing about the emotional depths of these two women. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Wow, this is a very poignant and moving story about the friendship journey of two women; and their struggles together. The story also has a very powerful message about forgiveness. It is well written, my friend, bursting with strong writing about the emotional depths of these two women. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thank you so much!
Jan
Comment from Dom G Robles
Beautiful essay and touching at that. There are so many things in life that one realizes until it is too late. But indeed, it is never too late when we consider that there is still time as long as we are living and until the very end there can be some point of reconciliation if we only think and try and not be very proud of our self and humble our ways of thinking. The writer, as I gathered from the story, had felt so strongly the need for forgiveness and reconciliation-- which was absent in the beginning...but truly found the need later when she learned that her former loved one,(ex-husband) had cancer. That's the time when she felt the need to reconcile and to forgive. The story, to me, is well written, and other than that, is a factual story that one can relate and feel truly. Congratulations.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Beautiful essay and touching at that. There are so many things in life that one realizes until it is too late. But indeed, it is never too late when we consider that there is still time as long as we are living and until the very end there can be some point of reconciliation if we only think and try and not be very proud of our self and humble our ways of thinking. The writer, as I gathered from the story, had felt so strongly the need for forgiveness and reconciliation-- which was absent in the beginning...but truly found the need later when she learned that her former loved one,(ex-husband) had cancer. That's the time when she felt the need to reconcile and to forgive. The story, to me, is well written, and other than that, is a factual story that one can relate and feel truly. Congratulations.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thank you very much for the exceptional rating. It is actually my ex-husband's wife who has been diagnosed with cancer. I really appreciate your feedback and the rating!
Jan
Comment from melmarie210
This a touching and sad story. It's a true message about how forgiveness can heal your soul and I feel sad for both women in the story that they both lost out on so many years of friendship and it took something as tragic as cancer to realize the power of both friendship and forgiveness.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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This a touching and sad story. It's a true message about how forgiveness can heal your soul and I feel sad for both women in the story that they both lost out on so many years of friendship and it took something as tragic as cancer to realize the power of both friendship and forgiveness.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thank you so much! This is non-fiction and you are correct -- we did lose out on many happy years.
Jan
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
This is a beautifully crafted piece dealing with the breakup of a longterm breakup and then eventually reconciliation. Anger and resentment can occupy a lot of time and energy. I have found it best to forgive as soon as I possibly can. Otherwise, I would lose m what little sanity I have. Nice write. Debbie
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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This is a beautifully crafted piece dealing with the breakup of a longterm breakup and then eventually reconciliation. Anger and resentment can occupy a lot of time and energy. I have found it best to forgive as soon as I possibly can. Otherwise, I would lose m what little sanity I have. Nice write. Debbie
Comment Written 14-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thank you so much!
Jan
Comment from juliaSjames
The only point in this soul-baring essay that I take issue with is this: "If you find it in your heart to forgive me and you need someone to talk to, just call." Perhaps I've misunderstood - I hope I have. But it reads as though you are expecting her to contact you. If you are, why don't YOU pick up the phone? Or, better still. Pay her a visit.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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The only point in this soul-baring essay that I take issue with is this: "If you find it in your heart to forgive me and you need someone to talk to, just call." Perhaps I've misunderstood - I hope I have. But it reads as though you are expecting her to contact you. If you are, why don't YOU pick up the phone? Or, better still. Pay her a visit.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Ah, a very valid point. We re-connected after she read this. :-) It's a little too far to pay her a visit. We live 10,000 miles apart these days.
Jan
I'm happy to hear that all is well. peace and blessings, julia
Comment from Dusty Traveler
Whoa. What a story. I can sense the pain, anger, disbelief and betrayal in your story. The pain always seems equal in size to the depth of the love.
I liked your comment that time only buries wounds only to exhumed at a moments notice.
I noticed that it was 'her' husband, not your ex.
The narrative was compelling and smoothly written.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Whoa. What a story. I can sense the pain, anger, disbelief and betrayal in your story. The pain always seems equal in size to the depth of the love.
I liked your comment that time only buries wounds only to exhumed at a moments notice.
I noticed that it was 'her' husband, not your ex.
The narrative was compelling and smoothly written.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thank you so much. I do appreciate your comments.
Jan
Comment from mumsyone
Thanks for sharing this story of friendship gained, friendship lost, and friendship regained. I'm glad you have taken your friend back into your life. I pray that God will bless you both with memories that you can cling to.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thanks for sharing this story of friendship gained, friendship lost, and friendship regained. I'm glad you have taken your friend back into your life. I pray that God will bless you both with memories that you can cling to.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thank you very much.
Jan
Comment from BethShelby
This is a very good story. I can understand your hurt and distrust. I assume you friend believed that since the two of you had split it shouldn't matter. Of course carrying bitterness didn't allow your wounded spirit to heal. I hope your friend will welcome you back into her life not that this uncertainy exists. You have done an excellent job of telling this in an interesting way. I'm sure many people car relate.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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This is a very good story. I can understand your hurt and distrust. I assume you friend believed that since the two of you had split it shouldn't matter. Of course carrying bitterness didn't allow your wounded spirit to heal. I hope your friend will welcome you back into her life not that this uncertainy exists. You have done an excellent job of telling this in an interesting way. I'm sure many people car relate.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thank you so much.
Jan
Comment from humpwhistle
You tell a lifetime's worth of story in these few paragraphs. Sadly, you story is not uncommon. Oh, the particulars change, but the nub of your tale---friends estranged, then re-connected over tragedy---is a familiar one. You tell the story well, without glossing over the parts that make you complicit. You turn creative phrases and keep the sentimentality commensurate with the honesty.
I wish that you and your friend will both get well, together.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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You tell a lifetime's worth of story in these few paragraphs. Sadly, you story is not uncommon. Oh, the particulars change, but the nub of your tale---friends estranged, then re-connected over tragedy---is a familiar one. You tell the story well, without glossing over the parts that make you complicit. You turn creative phrases and keep the sentimentality commensurate with the honesty.
I wish that you and your friend will both get well, together.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 14-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2011
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Thank you, Lee. We did re-connect our friendship.
Jan