If you’ve been through hard things,
I admire you.
If part of those things include loss,
I admire you.
If you’ve had moments you can’t quite get words around,
I admire you.
If you’ve stepped up to help a friend during their bumpy days,
I admire you.
If you’ve been through a super sudden loss then spent weeks or months trying to make sense of it,
I admire you.
If you’ve ever stared at approaching holidays in advance, knowing how hard they’d be,
I admire you.
If you’ve ever survived a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day without one,
I admire you.
If you’ve been on the receiving end of “I’m sorry for your loss,”
I admire you.
If you’ve shown up for a friend in loss,
I admire you.
If you took them a plant, a wind chime, a meal, or sent a card,
I admire you.
If you’ve asked someone what happened, then stood there listening while words and tears trickled out,
I admire you.
If you’ve ever driven 5 minutes or 5 hours on some random Tuesday to show your support to someone,
I admire you.
If you understand the intensity of loss but have never even talked about it,
I admire you.
If you’ve talked to your kiddos about how much someone loved them,
I admire you.
If you read something that tells you to forget the past but you say, ‘no way!’
I admire you.
If you’re reading this and it makes absolutely zero sense,
I admire you.
If you’re reading this and your cheeks are wet with tears,
I admire you.
If you can relate to this post in any way, shape or form,
I admire you.
If loss to you means a breakup, a friendship is ending, or that someone gained their heavenly wings,
I admire you.
Loss can mean different things to many. Wherever you are in yours,
I admire you.
Sincerely,
Jessica
©️ 2023 Unmeasured Journeys
©️ 2023 Jessica Adam
Unmeasured Journeys 
Writing about loss (and so beautifully) not only heals you, but also those who read your words. Thank you Jessica, it’s beautiful … and I admire you too 💌.
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You’re so good to me. Thank you very much! ❤️
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There is much to admire about you. Your words are truth, painful though they may be to write at times. I’m happy to see that you’re back.
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Hey pen pal, thanks so much. You are very kind to me. I thank you.
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And we admire you, for using your pain to reach out to others who are also grieving or struggling!
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Hi. Thanks so very much. I’ve chatted with a lot of people this past year in similar boats. Someone that I know lost their loved one 4 days after my momma. Best I can tell, loss gives us the opportunity to reach out across tables and states. Saying that even if we don’t know exact circumstances, we can still meet each other wherever we are. Love that. Thank you for reading. I appreciate that.
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Hang in there Jessica.
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Thank you, Linda. ❤️
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Jessica, I admire you. So loving. So caring. Such a talented writer. Being a light to others in various ways while still feeling the pain of loss.
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Thank you, Betty. If my words can bring a smidgen of love or light or hope to somebody, what an honor that would be. Thank you for seeing the essence of me and my heart, even when it was heavy in hurting. You’ve been sweet to me for months. I’ll always remember it.
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I admire you Jessica!
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Wow! Wasn’t expecting that. Bless you with my whole heart! Iowa forever! ❤️
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And I admire you, my friend. Hugs.
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You honor me with your heart. You show up for me and ring the bell of friendship. Have no idea if that makes any sense at all, but those words came to mind. I’m sitting in one of my momma’s favorite places, looking out of one of her favorite windows. I’m grateful for your kindness in this. ❤️
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You are so sweet. I know your mama is proud of you.
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Healing others with your writing while wearing your heart on your sleeve . Your words will touch hearts. They provide peace. We are all on this journey together and we are not alone…Love you, dear friend. ♥️
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Love you, too, sweetheart. As you know, I’ve had that heart on my sleeve thing all my life. Turns out there may be a use for it. Thanks for having my heart and supporting me like you do. Big hugs!
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