I have such a hard time letting anyone, besides those closest to me, know how I feel. In my mind I know I have to try harder or one day it’s going to simply be too late, but damn… it like a HUGE SOLID wall. Of course I have to try. All your stories and comments make that very clear.

@James That may not have been the most beautiful writing you’ve done, but it was truly honest, and sometimes that counts for a whole lot more.

So thank you Harry for posting, and thank everyone else for sharing, but particular thanks you to James and Dave for making me feel it. I needed that. (Can I hug you guys?)

I make a habit of telling the people in my life that they are important to me and much appreciated and really enjoyed this post. So much so, that I kept marking the RSS feed for it as ‘unread’ so i would remember to call over and thank you for it!

Inpsired by the lovely Darren Rowse, I am doing it today …

Sending much appreciation to you and James for your great advice and for so generously sharing it with us all!

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[...] week began with rushing my mother to the hospital. I’m grateful to say I don’t have to eulogize her yet, and that’s as deep as I’m going because I’m determined not to spend [...]

For me to write something deeply sentimental will mean I have to kick down a few of my writers’ walls. I mean, I write sentimental stuff quite a lot, but I never publish it. I’m a closet crybaby. Well, breaking down walls is why I started blogging in the first place so you’re on.

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I was also saddened to hear about Dan Savage. I read his column every week, and in the midst of his highly entertaining sex advice, political satire and general snark, he is also often heartfelt and painfully genuine. All who haven’t should read him.

As for myself – I especially feel a bit emotionally raw the last couple days. My baby brother and his wife just had their first child, the first grandchild for my parents, and my first nephew. It’s enough to make a girl who hates crying well up. What’s amazing about it is it’s brought my divorced parents together after acrimonious relations. It’s enough to make us all look past the day to day and express our true appreciation and love for each other.

Well done, Harry.

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@Melissa: Ah, now you have a challenge to write something to lift our spirits! I dare you.

@Allison, your dad sounds a lot like mine. He’s not a big hugger but I know without a doubt how much he loves me. I also understand why he is that way and I accept it. Actually, I only really noticed it a few years ago.

People around the world and even people who live in the same house have such different ways of expressing their feelings. If you love someone you can tell them or you can show them. There are many ways to do that. It’s great to get hugs and kisses. It’s great to hear “I love you.” It’s great to realize through the actions of others that they care for you deeply. As long as people find some way to communicate their love, however they feel most comfortable doing that, I think that is what really matters in the end. Just to know that you’re loved and to find a way to make sure others know you love them.

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