I'm taking a break.
I think, really, I already have with regards to writing. I was never a prolific writer but, aside from photos, I'm not managing to get much posted here at all. But, I've been trying to still read about everyone else. The trouble is, I read ... I want to comment but I can rarely find words. I love this little (sadly, not little enough) part of the internet but, with the arrival of Toby, my focus has shifted. And I feel guilty for not giving due time and attention to everyone else's writing. Because I know, if you're anything like me, posts are carefully crafted and comments matter. I don't want to be dismissive of that.
This is not goodbye. I still want a space that belongs to Emma and I still care for each person who has shared this pain and this grief with me. I am sure I will be back. I just need some time away. After the death of a child, people talk about "new normal". After the birth of a subsequent baby, there is another shift. I need to work out what that means for me - and this time round I need to do that somewhere quiet.
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I did think about this after Bella was born - and thought maybe I would start a new blog for her alone. In the end for me, I just changed the existing blog! But everyone is certainly different - maybe you could start a new blog for Toby and just write here when you feel like writing about Emma? I don't know - in the end it's all up to you, mama. I'll be here and on Facebook though, and through email! Ooop must feed Bella - she is grizzling! XXXX
Lots of hugs Jill! I'll be here waiting to read and see all your pics!!!
XO Jen aka boobs4milk
I feel the same way.. and even if i want to type more, i rarely have two hands free! haha I never made a dresden specific blog, just brought him into our family one that i already had.
I think we write and read when we need to....It's o.k. to have that need change. Change is what life is all about, and positive change is a blessing. Don't feel guilty about it...just be who who are. XXX
actually...you should be who YOU are...not who who you are...unless you are an owl.
Just do what you need to do, everyone will understand, and will still be here if you come back.x
I understand. We're all here for you whenever you need us. ((Hugs))
I'm all ears if you ever need them again, my dear. Thinking of you in the new new normal x x x
i feel the same way since Micah arrived. xoxo
I totally understand. Still here for you when you pop back though.
xo
Love to Jill. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little Emma and her brothers and sisters. I always think of Emma when I hear 'The Rose' a beautiful song for a beautiful little girl. Much love xo
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