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Chapter 17 – Only together, only forward

Salma wanted to put aside medical ethics and support this woman in a human way, but she understood that she would be more useful to Tina in the future as a therapist, not as a friend, and it is impossible to retreat from this role by switching to informal support. She thought about what she should say to Tina and decided to break the doctor-patient attitude, but just a little. ”You’re a strong, Tina. I’ve seen a lot of people go through a loss, and I can honestly say that you’re doing a great job with it. I shouldn’t say this, but your family really appeals to me, both of you. I hope that you will decide to continue to understand yourself about this story, because I see a healthy end to it all after a while. For you and your wife. And I will be truly sorry if you stop and don’t go any further”
”Thank you. I don’t know what you should or shouldn’t say, but those are good words” Tina nodded several times, took a last sip of tea, and stood up, thanking Salma for not letting her leave in a state close to hysteria and allowing Her to catch her breath.
Tina got into the car, put her hands on the steering wheel, and exhaled, closing her eyes. She sat there for about a minute, then shook her head as if to clear her mind. She felt a sharp need to be near Bette right now, just to see her. At this stage of Tina’s life, Bette is a pleasant and calming substance that you want to grab on to in anxious moments. Although Bette, too, is experiencing a huge number of different emotions now and did not feel calm herself, for Tina, she remained a small island of that unconditional love that brings confidence that everything will be fine. This feeling had been with her before, then disappeared for a while, and after the last reunion, it became very clear and warming again.
Tina looked at herself in the mirror, wiped away the black smudges under her eyes from the mascara smeared with tears, and headed to Bette’s office, where she knew the brunette was holding an evening meeting with members of the Art Critics Association.
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This story is very sad, yet inspiring. From the depths of despair can come hope if one will just look for it. Bette and Tina have both repressed their feeling of loss and hurt for a long time. And although this loss is something they will never get over they must learn to live with it and to put their lives into a loving and caring relationship with each other and with Angie. Its time to acknowledge the loss, feel the pain, heal each other and learn how to go forward as a result. Loss of a child is devastating. Dealing with it even more difficult. It can tear families apart… these two need each other… I believe they have made a good and positive start. They just need to get to the point where they turn to each other every time, when in need of comfort and solace and to be present when those times arise.
Thanks for the update….
Thank you for reading, Martha!
I really like your phrase “from the depths of despair can come hope if one will just look for it”
I think it makes a lot of sense.
Hi Ada,
This was so good, i almost don’t have words to describe how this chapter touched my heart.
I don’t have children and can’t imagine what a devasted loss it is when your child suddenly dies, but you did a excellent job to describe what Bette and Tina went through when they lost Oli.
I have full confidence in that this therapist will help Bette and Tina to come to terms with the loss of Oli and give it a place.
For the rest, I can only say that I fully agree with what Martha has written in her comment.
This is definitely one of the best chapters you have written!
I know I don’t always write a comment but I’ll follow your story from the beginning and through to your last chapter!
Thank you, be careful and stay healthy!
Thank you so much for such wonderful words, Bibi!
Although your comments are not frequent, they are always very interesting to read. The feedback is really important to me, and the fact that you gave it this time is so nice. I hope that you will enjoy the continuation of this story no less. Thanks and be careful too!
Ok, it was not easy chapter also.
I like the story about how Tina’s cold reaction on Kit’s death might be subconsciously reaction and even revenge for Bette’s reaction for Oli’s death. I think it’s very trustworthy. – as the story in s3 when i think all Henry story was Tina’s subconsciously revenge to Bette for carpenter.
Yeah, when viewing s3, I had the same thoughts.
Thank you, Zhenya!
Wow! Such an emotional chapter and very well articulated. The depth of these characters is never ending. Great chapter.
Thank you very much! This is so important.