WA community came through for me – thank you for having my back!
I was so hesitant in sharing about my mom's passing yesterday. To me that felt so personal especially as it the opposite of who I really am. Crying privately,and just getting on with things are the two best terms that my children, close family and friends always use to describe me.
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I'm still in awe of the kind, thoughtful, helpful words of comfort, suggestions and encouragement that I've received. It was a bitter-sweet moment with my beautiful mom's passing coinciding with my top 100 WA rank. I have never cried so many times all throughout my life.
I just want to say that:
- I've never received anything like that in my life (maybe because I don't share enough)
- I cry in between responding to every one of you sweet, helpful WA members
- Most of the responses from you guys, made me reflect on a special time with my mom
- I will forever cherish this for the rest of my life
What makes a successful and positive community?
Cohesive - you all pulled me through yesterday and I will use all your warm encouragement later on when things get really tough
Safe place - Even though I've never met anyone in person, I felt like this platform was a safe place to share how I was feeling. It was my intention to be proactive instead of reactive to share my feeling because I feared later on my emotions would take control and I didn't want that to happen
Happy, prosperous and confident - All your responses were selfless, because you were all like-minded, reaching out to me and sharing your experiences with one aim in mind and that was to provide support and upliftment in my time of need
I thank you all from the bottom of my heart
Until next time,
Simone
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Simone, take your time with grieving. It is only natural and there are always people here that will respond if you call out.
My Father passed over 12 years ago and I still think of him every day. I have lost count of the number of times I have picked up the phone to call him and have a chat. At least once a week. He is still big in my life. Time heals, memories last.
Take care
Bux
Thank you, Bux. Great advice that I will eventually do. I need to let go of the thought that I am weak if I start giving in to my thoughts too often. It is nice that you still think of your father, even though it has been over 12 years ago. I will continue to cherish her memories.
I sympathise with you very much. The one thing that helped me after the loss of my mother was burying myself in internet marketing. I find out so many interesting things online every day and I really don't know how I would have survived without it It doesn't take away the sadness but it is a great distraction from it - at least that is what I have found. Hope that helps.
Thank you, Hilary, for your welcome suggestion. I am holding by a thread at the moment and I am preparing my mindset for later on when she will be finally laid to rest. Burying myself in WA, researching for my websites is a welcome distraction for me. Thank you again for your suggestion. It really helps!
We are here for you my friend. There are sad things that should be shared so you can get a virtual hug back. We all care very much. 👩❤️👩
That means a lot for me to know Lisa. I know that I'm not yet out of the woods as yet, so to speak but it is so good that I am able to re-read all of you guys lovely comments and wonderful words of encouragement
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Hi Simone, I would like to think of WA as a community where we can share our good times and bad. Our success and the times when we may stumble and need some help.
One of the main reasons I am here is because I care about our WA family.
Sharing your story was the human thing to do. The responses you got, indicated that you are not on a journey alone.
If this was all about WA business, I will be leaving this forum.
Cherish the memories you have of your mum. Memories are forever.
All the best,
Michael
Michael, I felt so reassured when you stated that I am not on this journey alone. Thank you for stating that reassurance.
You are very welcome Simone.
Michael
Just re-read your response Michael and also thinking back to what happened to you with your wife and daughter, and I need to say how resilience you also are. I do hope I will able to look back many years to come and feel what you're now portraying.
Hi Simone, you always get me with your powerful comments. They mean a lot to me.
You will be able to look back with loved cherished memories they will make you smile and feel loved in a very special way.
For me my responses at this time of the year are cloudy.
All the best,
Michael
Not to the receiver Michael. Have an awesome weekend
You too Simone