LJ Idol, Week 4, The Elephant in the Living Room

[louiement]

Not only is there an elephant in the room, but it's a dead elephant. Well, slightly more accurately, it's a dying elephant, and it's probably only a matter of days before it crosses the line into whatever heaven elephants in living rooms go to. It will still be there, though. Elephants are terrible guests, because once they get in there, it's

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[gratefuladdict]

Oh, have I been there. *hugs*

[louiement]

It's a tough place to be.

[gaea_rising]

After reading this, I'm thankful that my friends and family don't have this particular stigma. Thank you for sharing - and I hope you are able to spend the rest of your life remember the great things about her instead of being stifled. This was a well-written reminder that when those we love are gone, we are still alive, with the needs of the living.

[louiement]

Thank you. I've already started swapping memories with my uncle, and I'm looking forward to more.

[nyxocity]

This is a great tribute to your aunt, and good for you for finding the courage to speak up.

I shut my mouth, pick up my skirt, and join the pachyderm polka.

I loved this line for so many reasons, but it's lovely just on its own.

[louiement]

Thank you for all of that. And I had a lot of fun writing that line.

[dreamchaser]

*sends positive thoughts to you and your family*

I am glad you want to remember your aunt, and that you're going to start asking your uncle the questions you want to.

[louiement]

Thank you.

[fortitudehigh]

I'm sorry for what you've all been going through and for what is yet to come.

This was a very thoughtful, intelligent entry, though.

[louiement]

Thank you for the compliment. As with all things, my uncle and the rest of my family and I will find our way through it somehow.