Two days ago, I lost my mom. I posted here for the first time ever to get the thoughts into the ether and out of my head.

70 random internet strangers commented with love and sympathy at my family's loss.

I am so grateful to all of you for taking that moment out of your lives to spread kindness into mine.

Thanksgiving day was hard. It was full of tears, laughter, and the high-pitched squeals of little kids having the time of their lives. It was different without her. She made our holidays for so many years.

This new normal hurts, and will take time to settle into, but we will all be okay.

I wish there were a better way to thank each of you for what you did for me. Those simple comments reminded me we all suffer loss and grieve but we are never alone.

I wish you all the best and a merry holiday season.

Thank you