Stop the world, I want to get off.

[weasleyfan]

I have not written in this on serious matters for several months. To be honest, that is, at least in part, because I have been sinking slowly into my own private little well of denial and depression. It is far easier to immerse myself in my Harry Potter fandom and my wonderful friends I have made there, then to dwell on that which I cannot change

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[taradilien]

[weasleyfan]

Thank you.

[surgicalsteel]

*hugs you tightly*

I know it's not much - but I am so, so very sorry for your loss and the tragic injustice inflicted on your family by our legal system.

*hugs you more*

[weasleyfan]

*gratefully accepts hugs*

It was very, very hard, but we got through. Christmas will be another trial.

Thank you so much for your kindness. Sometimes it just feels better to send out that plea for that extra dose of compassion and sympathy. It really does help.

Thank you.

[weasleyfan]

Thank you so much. That truly means a lot to me. We are getting by one day at a time, though Meggie's family, of course, has the worst time of it. They simultaneously bought their Christmas tree today, and a wreath to lay at their daughter's grave.

Her absence was so palpable.

[quite_grey]

*hugs you tight*

Don't forget to take some time out for yourself while you're being strong for everyone else, and don't forget that family is all about being there for each other; don't push yourself too hard with trying to be everyone's rock. No one will think less of you if you need a bit of comfort, too. I'll be thinking of you.

*more hugs*

[weasleyfan]

*sigh*

Thanks.

We did okay until the 'traditional' time for pictures. My mother-in-law alwas likes all the grandkids to sit together for a picture whenever we are all at her house. I don't know if I will ever take that picture again without bawling like a baby. Pam managed it better than I did--even organizing the kids together for the picture. Her trial came when we were drawing names for Christmas and I said, "I think we should just skip Christmas this year," only half-joking because it is going to be *SO* hard... and Pammy started crying and said she'd like to just skip the whole thing this year, too.

You're right, though... sometimes crying together helps, and it is certainly less awful than crying alone. It wouldn't have felt right to *not* acknowledge Meggie's absence.

Anyway, we made it through this one. Our next gathering will be for Christmas, and will be harder, two days before the anniversary of her death.

*hugs back*

Thank you.