RE: SAD - Memoir Monday 46

Hello @lizelle, That roller coaster of emotions between sadness and happiness is something that many of us can identify with. The loss of a loved one is a hard blow, and I totally understand that emptiness you mention because I have felt it and lived it, but everyone experiences it in their own way.
The distance with your oldest son must be another hard blow. Not being able to be close to your children, especially at important times, is something any parent would understand. While video calls help, there is nothing like a hug and direct contact with them. My mother lives in another city and this December I was able to visit her after a year without seeing her.