"I had managed to keep my composure in the grocery store, and even when I was putting away my cart back to get my quarter back. But as I drove home, the tears came. I began the ugly cry."
"Tears-pouring-down-my-face, couldn't-talk-couldn't-breathe kind of laughing. Screaming laughing. So hard that I was sobbing because I couldn't get it together."
"I had managed to keep my composure in the grocery store, and even when I was putting away my cart back to get my quarter back. But as I drove home, the tears came. I began the ugly cry."
Please know that we are not jealous of your joy. But that seeing others happy can be a devastating reminder. Of the pronounced void that now exists. Please love us. Through our pain.
Shania Twain plays the role of the Christian singer's mom as the then-20-year-old Jeremy Camp (played by KJ Apa) navigates his own personal story of love, loss, and faith put to the ultimate test.
"To the moms and mothers-in-law who say, 'come over,' and bring the kids, and bring the laundry and bring your appetite. To the moms and mothers-in-law who say, 'yes,' when you ask them to your place to watch the kids, help fold clothes or to cook dinner for you and your family on an overpacked day."
"So, get ready to answer your freakin’ door, and you better not be wearing anything other than leggings, a messy pony, yesterday’s make-up, compassion and grace."
Yes, running headlong into heartbreak is running directly into vulnerability. It involves uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. But, as Brené Brown reminds us, vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity.
