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Lest I Forget (2)
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Al was still doing the Chart, and keeping tabs on the website for it, so it wasn’t as though she spent all her time writing. Aside from that, she was still going to therapy with me and on her own. Still, it was like the floodgates had been opened once she started to write it out, and it was almost as if she couldn’t make herself stop. The therapist said it was perfectly normal, that writing was how Alice was letting go of all the pain and worry and sadness. I could understand that, although her intensity frightened me a little. I think it scared her, too…she’d sometimes start when I’d walk into the room, as if she’d forgotten where she was. But it did seem to be helping her to calm her nerves.
Our friends gave her the space she needed, with the constant assurance that they’d be there if she ever wanted to talk. I know she appreciated it as much as I did, but I think she realized that to get over this, she needed to purge it from her system once and for all. At first, I hadn’t really understood this, but as time went on I started to see the sense in it. I came to realize that she had a lot more to deal with psychologically than I did regarding my battle with cancer, but it took some time to come to that realization. It did make sense, though. Sure, I had my own stuff to deal with, and it would probably never leave me completely, but she’d had to watch everything. I don’t know for sure, but I think that has to be worse.
She never let me read it, but I didn’t really expect her to. It wasn’t that she was keeping it a secret, exactly; she admitted to things during our joint psychology sessions that I never would have expected her to. We got very close during the months immediately following, and that closeness never left us. But she never told me what she was writing about, and I didn’t have the heart to ask. Nor did I really have the desire to.
When she finally finished it, she seemed a whole lot happier, so I guessed it had done what it was supposed to. A couple of our friends asked to read it, but she wouldn’t let them , claiming it was too personal. She might never have become a novelist at all if it hadn’t been for Jenny. Five months after I’d come out of the hospital, Jenny walked out of her own. During my illness, she’d been informed that she was going to be published…and despite the initial joy at the news, it had really affected something in her head. After I’d come home from the hospital, Shane mentioned to all of us that she was worried about Jenny.
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After two chapters I am in awe. You are doing a wonderful job writing this from Dana’s perspective, and I look forward to her further recounting their lives together. I somehow have a feeling I will need tissues handy…
I read this as soon as I saw it posted, but, wanted to re-read it before commenting. I really love this story and you know how I feel about your writing (although I am sorry to hear it springs from insomnia. Insomnia sucks). I love the details and the honesty with which you write — it seems so real to the characters. Things aren’t always perfect in relationships, but, if you are in the right one, you can work through it and be stronger. I guess I didn’t realize from the first chapter that Alice would be so “with it”. What a blessing to be able to say goodbye and know the person has heard it. Love the non-verbal communication the girls have after so many years together. I do have to keep reminding myself that they have had 37-38 years together because some of this is just so sad. Thanks for the great story!
Beautifully Written! Looking fwd to the next post!
this is heartbreakingly beautiful. youre such a talent!
Another beautiful chapter MT – I don’t know how you do it, but please continue
This is such a great story. I look forward to hearing more about their life together. I love the way even though Alice can’t talk you give her such a strong voice.
Wow, beautifully written as always and so realistic. People always assume that if you’re old then it’s somewhat ok when it’s your time, not really understanding that sometimes it’s worse. Thank you so much for your dedication too, means a lot :)
you made me cry! hahahah and I don’t cry much:) guess that changes now huh? hehe thanks for updating, this is a wonderful story. I don’t know what I would do if I were Dana in that situation. This is very well written, thanks! you’re awesome… PPS?;D
Thank you for this wonderful 2nd chapter.Realistic and wonderfully written as you always manage to do. I’m just in awe.And to read about their getting back together and their life together is really nice. I probably could say more about this story, but I can’t keep really form the words right now. And english not being my 1st language sucks at this point, lol.Can’t wait for the next chapter.
And again you leave me speechless. Well done! Excellent! I could go on and on with those kind of superlatives when I talk about this story. I hope the next chapter contains memories of Danish with their family. I would love to know how does two were as mums.