The Lessons of Loss; A blog series (Intro)

THE INTRODUCTION:

In May last year, after my dad passed away, I made the decision to take a break. That break lasted a few months, during which I sporadically shared some blogs here. Throughout that time, I chose to remain silent on the questions many of you asked me - how did your dad die? Are you okay? Do you need anything? There were various reasons for my silence. I was uncertain about how to respond to these questions and was still trying to come to terms with the situation. While I have experienced loss before, nothing compared to the pain and sorrow I felt after losing my father.

None of my family or team knew that I was writing and keeping these journals. As most of them were aware, I had been struggling with writer's block, especially after postponing the release of Scam X Love and canceling my first book tour to promote my memoir, There's more. For me, these journals were not about writing, but about releasing emotions and feelings that I couldn't put into words or fully comprehend.

Now, a year has passed since my father's passing, and I have been debating for months whether or not to share these journals. I remember how my story and honesty have helped many people, and that thought encourages me to believe that sharing these journals may also assist someone who is grieving. Loss has taught me valuable lessons about life that I had not previously considered, and I am prepared to openly discuss some of the insights I have gained.

My inbox is always open, and I welcome you to share your experiences and lessons learned during your own grieving process. I am both nervous and excited about this new chapter, as it represents a much-needed sense of freedom.

Stay tuned for DAY 1, coming this Saturday!

Remember, God loves you, and so do I!

My best,

SJ