In the last five years I have had my only son suicide, a beloved brother die from cancer & my darling Ma leave, to join my father, quickly & gently into that long dark night.
No one knows or understands the grief experience of others.
We are the support crew for the long journey that is grief.

I have also had the joy of my daughters marriage & shared the births of her two daughters. The most recent being Friday the 5th of October. As I handed my daughter her daughter, I couldn't help but think of those with whom I would not be able to share this wonderous experience.
I understand the confusion. In many cases overwhelming saddness is just a breath away from great happiness.