I admire your resolve, resilience, and stamina! Considering the obstacles you've faced, your list of achievements in 2024 is unbelievable. Regarding permitting yourself to be a little "selfish" in the new year, I recommend a book titled "Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents." I discovered this book only recently and wished I had read it in my twenties.
Like you, I suffered tremendous loss in 2024. I lost my father and then my father-in-law; both were complicated men. Then, on Christmas, a beautiful friend and his entire family died of carbon monoxide poisoning when they vacationed in NH. I still have a lot to process. Currently, I'm trying to raise awareness of the importance of a functional CO detector at every home. Please feel free to spread the word. A simple device could save lives.
Jess,
I admire your resolve, resilience, and stamina! Considering the obstacles you've faced, your list of achievements in 2024 is unbelievable. Regarding permitting yourself to be a little "selfish" in the new year, I recommend a book titled "Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents." I discovered this book only recently and wished I had read it in my twenties.
Like you, I suffered tremendous loss in 2024. I lost my father and then my father-in-law; both were complicated men. Then, on Christmas, a beautiful friend and his entire family died of carbon monoxide poisoning when they vacationed in NH. I still have a lot to process. Currently, I'm trying to raise awareness of the importance of a functional CO detector at every home. Please feel free to spread the word. A simple device could save lives.
Great book!
So sorry to hear about your losses as well. CO detectors are critical, especially in the winter.
Happy (almost) 2025! Or at least a 2025 that doesn't suck! (Is that too much to ask?)
SO glad you're here on Substack and in my tribe. Your resilience, your ink-black humor, and your grace are a gift.
Jess, we celebrate your activity and your wit! Please be selective in 2025 so we still have you around in 2026. You do enough…you are enough. XO, J