I'm in a different kind of place. Helping m 92-year-old mom, who is very frail, but does not have dementia, thanks be to god. But I've seen her decline a lot in the last six months. So a different kind of grieving and sadness. But what a great post, Emma. I really enjoy your writing and this newsletter. xoxo
I'm in a similar situation Maureen, only it is with my husband. He's 89 and fading. No dementia, but fading a little almost every day. He's 14 years older than I am. I have no experience with elderly people as all my relatives died way before the age hubby is now. I'm doing the best I can and so is he but it's tough.
Sending you lots of hugs and supportive thoughts, Maureen. My mom died at the end of last month, just weeks shy of 88. She did have dementia and was also very frail. What you’re doing is so hard and sad. But it’s important and necessary. I’m proud of you for doing it. Not everyone does
I opened Substack with a heavy heart, having spent much of my day going over in exacting detail the events surrounding my brother's death. I thought, "I'd love to hear about Emma Straub's day, she always cheers me up!" But what you offered today was even better. Thanks for the hug.
This happened to me with a bank teller. I got a little emotional cashing an estate cheque in my Dad's account. Then she mentioned her Dad had just passed away a week ago. We cried together. As strangers connected by grief.
I'm in a different kind of place. Helping m 92-year-old mom, who is very frail, but does not have dementia, thanks be to god. But I've seen her decline a lot in the last six months. So a different kind of grieving and sadness. But what a great post, Emma. I really enjoy your writing and this newsletter. xoxo
I'm in a similar situation Maureen, only it is with my husband. He's 89 and fading. No dementia, but fading a little almost every day. He's 14 years older than I am. I have no experience with elderly people as all my relatives died way before the age hubby is now. I'm doing the best I can and so is he but it's tough.
Sending you lots of hugs and supportive thoughts, Maureen. My mom died at the end of last month, just weeks shy of 88. She did have dementia and was also very frail. What you’re doing is so hard and sad. But it’s important and necessary. I’m proud of you for doing it. Not everyone does
My mom’s funeral was Saturday. She died after a long, sad decline with dementia. I’ll take that hug. Sending one in return.
I’m so sorry. Sending extra extra hugs your way. ❤️
I opened Substack with a heavy heart, having spent much of my day going over in exacting detail the events surrounding my brother's death. I thought, "I'd love to hear about Emma Straub's day, she always cheers me up!" But what you offered today was even better. Thanks for the hug.
I'm so sorry about your brother. <3
This happened to me with a bank teller. I got a little emotional cashing an estate cheque in my Dad's account. Then she mentioned her Dad had just passed away a week ago. We cried together. As strangers connected by grief.
Hugs really do help especially when someone can read your face. Sending one from afar! xo
Thank you for this, it made my heart feel hugged. September 5th is the anniversary of my parents’ death and after almost 31 years…it still hurts. ❤️🔥
Fascinating
Oh gosh, Emma, I love that picture so much.
Emma hugs are the best. The power of people, and community, is unmatched.
Emma,
Thank you for your writing and for your big heart. So glad that you are in the world.
I just finished reading All Adults Here. It was a meaningful read for me. Glad to find you here in Substack. ☺️
Always love what you have to say, Emma. Love your insights. Thank you.
Thank you, Emma, for this moving, and sweet, and succinct!, story.
My cat has become a biter too. Well, she’s 14 and aging can make you bitey. I know.
Also I am reminded I need to write about how much I loved your novel. This one that is. 😘
Love YOU.
Love you Emma!