Michael Blake

“4b. Is your jaw clenched right now? Unclench it.”
― Elyse Myers, That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You

“Mathias had never observed the other man from this distance. He hadn’t noticed that Flynn smelled as strongly of salt and soap as he did of whiskey, and the combination was intoxicating.”
― Madeleine Roux, Shadows Rising

“Here are some thoughts that may guide you in understanding meaning: Meaning is relative and personal Meaning takes time. You may not find it until months or even years after loss Meaning doesn’t require understanding. It’s not necessary to understand why someone died in order to find meaning Even when you do find meaning, you won’t feel it was worth the cost of what you lost Your loss is not a test, a lesson, something to handle, a gift, or a blessing. Loss is simply what happens to you in life. Meaning is what you make happen Only you can find your own meaning Meaningful connections will heal painful memories”
― David Kessler, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief

“Sometimes I feel scared to let people become a permanent part of my life because then, if or when they decide to leave, I’ll be forced to miss them. And I’ve been forced to miss a lot of people. I’m really tired of missing people. So it’s easier to just…not.”
― Elyse Myers, That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You