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Larisa Rimerman's avatar

You write about the hardest things in your life in a way that leaves the reader not with a sense of tragic, but with "sweet and vulnerable." Beautifully written. I am with you, thinking about my daughter and me. I am leaving soon (I don't know exactly when), but I look at it calmly. Everybody leaves... I wish you a good year, it's only beginning...

petrichor's avatar

Thank you, Larisa. There must be a thousand iterations every day of sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, lovers, friends going through the same thing. I'm glad to hear you feel calm, I'm sure it helps your daugther too. A great year to you both.

Larisa Rimerman's avatar

It is very hard to find words in this situation, but you opened yourself to them from all those sons, daughters, mothers, fathers and so on... I am very sorry.

Larisa Rimerman's avatar

Thank you for reading and liking my comment on petrichor essay.

Hannah's avatar

I love you

petrichor's avatar

💗 thinking about you every time i write about her

Will Boucher's avatar

"Like they know it’s their last year together" stopped me in my tracks, had that sinking feeling in the gut. You're writing is so powerful and gets right to the bone

petrichor's avatar

always happy to share the misery 🫡

Debdutta Pal's avatar

This made me tear up. In a good way.

I was a bit numb before reading this. Now I'm filled with feelings.

petrichor's avatar

good, take some of mine! I got plenty 😭

Jo 💜's avatar

Grief is a thing with teeth & claws. Of what was/is/could be/no longer remains.

Please take care of you 🤍

petrichor's avatar

That is beautifully put, Jo. Thanks so much

troy adkins's avatar

hard-hitting. one of your best.

petrichor's avatar

lowkey took me so long to post something because I just couldn't write about anything else, but at the same time I know most ppl don't like the ones about death too much. but I said fuck it, the homies will understand. and here you are 🫶

Logan Heron's avatar

A great writer AND a great daughter. I'm sure your folks appreciate your sacrifice and support.

petrichor's avatar

Can't get too pleased with myself having made the altruistic decision because it'll make it less altruistic. I'll just call it love and keep on sending & receiving 🫶

Logan Heron's avatar

Everyone loves you. But you already knew that. ❤️

cassandra's avatar

This is so tender and beautiful

petrichor's avatar

thank you sm 💞

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petrichor's avatar

bless ur heart & thanks for sticking around. i have so much catching up to do