Oh, I see how it is.

[nanila]

Lethargy? Check.
Difficulty with concentration caused by randomly occurring poignant memories? Check.
Unexpected, embarrassing crying jag? Check.

No, it's not menstrual. It's the tenth anniversary of my grandfather's death.

Oh, Grief. It's so cute the way you sneak up and bite me on the arse when I'm not looking. And by "cute" I mean "evil and underhanded". Time was supposed to help heal you, but it turns out he buggers off on holiday with no advance notice at the critical moment.

Comments

[weaverbird]

{{{hugs}}} Grief is a tricksy bastard.

[gorgeousnerd]

*hugs*

[alwayswondered]

*big hugs* I'm sorry.

[nanila]

Yes. Inconsiderate, too. I mean, striking while I'm on a train? Rude!

[nanila]

*hugs back* Thank you.

[nanila]

*hugs back* Thank you. He & my grandmother were like a second set of parents to me, which is why his loss still affects me.

[cosmolinguist]

I do find it terribly intrusive and inconvenient in that way. Honestly, no sense of manners at all.

[lark_ascends]

*hugs you hard*

[nanila]

*hugs back* Thank you. Not looking forward to tomorrow - may have to avoid the internet entirely.