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susan amster's avatar

Thank you for sharing your journey….I

find myself waiting for your voice to pop up on my phone. Looking for you to help guide me through… how strange and beautiful that your pain helps me get through mine. Your words help me to feel less lost in my own pain of loosing my child…As I write this I wonder if I’m being selfish… after all your story of your pain, of your Mama…is yours. Yet I wonder if you know how deeply you have touched my heart. How much your beautiful haunting writing has such a deep effect on me… and I’m sure on so many. This is your gift….I don’t know if my telling you that I know… I know exactly how you feel… is selfish of me… I know that your feelings about your extraordinary Mama is unique to you … but I know. You are a gift to all who are blessed to have you in their lives. Beautiful girl… Beautiful soul. 💕🙏

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Jessica Petrow-Cohen's avatar

Nana, every one of your messages touches me more deeply than I can say. I have felt so close and connected to you throughout this and it is such a special gift.

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susan amster's avatar

That means the world to me.

🥰

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Maddy's avatar

I’m deeply touched by your comment to my beautiful and soulful daughter. I’m very sorry for your terrible loss and I am glad that Jessie’s writing helps you as it helps me and so many others. ❤️

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Ann Alexander's avatar

Thank you.. beautiful piece… I learned something about myself reading it. ❤️💔❤️

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Mickey Revenaugh's avatar

Welcome back, Jessica. 🙌🏻

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Lola's avatar

Jessie, whenever I receive your substack in my Email I read your stuff immediately. Your words are a gift, keep writing :)

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Abby Blachman's avatar

i love you so much 🩶

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Carly Anderson's avatar

This piece is so beautifully written. From my grief to yours, thank you.

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Renata's avatar

I just want to hug you tightly!

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