Janet

I'm glad you had a good-ish day. I found that the first year after my dad died, events that used to be celebrated were to be endured. I'd just try and power through it. It felt very strange, everyone knows that you're thinking about your dad, so they're being extra nice, not wanting to see you tear up at the very mention of him, but not wanting to ignore the fact that of course you miss them more today. You would have seen them today, they should be there, or at the very least there'd be a phone call and a card.

Horrid, painful stuff Janet. You're much braver than you know.

I'd say it gets better over time, but I don't think it does really. I just sort of encompassed it, and it hurt less.

Here if you need an ear.

Chin Up.

Lauren x