No one said it would be easy. With so much going through your head, trying to write the words that will inspire is not easy. Earlier today I read a post that Luke wrote shortly before the 2012 Presidential election. It was a commentary on the media and how a certain news outlet pandered to persons of particular views and how that could influence the election outcome. Luke had a vast vocabulary and a dry wit that allowed him to write in a way that amazed those of us who had the opportunity to read his musings.
Reading that post provided me with additional inspiration to write today. Since I started this blog I have reached out to people, some of whom have responded, others have not. I sometimes fear that people have an aversion to discussing depression and its consequences. Particularly those who are not directly affected. I have attended several support group meetings, including The Compassionate Friends and Survivors of Suicide. In these groups, those who have experienced loss are prepared to share and listen. They are seeking comfort and healing.
Outside of those settings, many people who have suffered loss of a loved one are reluctant to share their feelings. Sometimes it may be embarrassment due to the stigma of this topic. Others may feel that the best route for them to healing is to put it out of their minds as much as possible.
When I consider talking to attorneys who have not been affected, I fear that they may feel that I am “dragging them into a dark place” where they do not want to visit. Keep life upbeat and positive. After all that is who I have always been, Mr. Dale Carnegie himself.
But I will persevere, without offending. I will continue my research, through both reading and personal inquiries. I know I can help. That is what he would want me to do.
The Trials of Luke 