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Kevin Kaiser's avatar

I needed to read this today, Cecily. Thank you for sharing your journey, and the wisdom you have earned (and are earning) along the way, with us. I just discovered your work and am so glad I did. Looking forward to reading everything you write.

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

So beautiful. So needed this day. Thank you, Cecily.

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Elena Brower's avatar

but if you still have that bracelet... :)

the fuller, collagenized version we tend to judge... learning to love her deeply is a big part of my eldering, too. yup.

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Cecily Mak's avatar

🙏🏼 indeed. But, different bracelet!

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Margaritte T.'s avatar

This hit home on many levels. Thank you for the insight. Another opportunity to face my mom’s health crisis with a softer, compassionate, and empathetic attitude. It’s ok to forgive myself too for trying to survive the best way I knew how. ❤️‍🩹

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Cecily Mak's avatar

It shakes my heart to read this. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you as much ease and grace as possible in this journey you are on.

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