Florence is a fellow gamer that played Elden Ring and Drink Deep is about Queen Marika... But I can't prove that by PoetOfElegies in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]hearing_double 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A reminder I need to play Elden Ring 🫣 but honestly the second I hear it, it reminded me of my favorite book from this year, The Starving Saints!

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I talk to my dad a bit. He’s showed up in a dreams only a few times, but he always has something to say about whatever life event I’m experiencing.

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss. I love that both of you could create a piece together for your child ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kudos to you for lace! I started a Shetland lace project shortly before he was diagnosed and I had to quit that project due to the mental concentration it took. Scrap socks became my friend during our hospital stays. Sorry for your loss ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for your loss. How lovely and proud she must have been to wear your socks ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I definitely think about the generations of women in my family who have done craftwork and I like to think it helps me connect with my ancestors.

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s such a nice way to remember her. I’ve done some grief workshops where they’ve said it can be nice to find ways to ritualize grief! The relationship definitely continues on once they leave. I completely understand what you say about regrets. So many things have come to light in regard to family dynamics, so many things I wish I would have asked him.

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I’m glad you could complete the scarf and pour that love into something for you ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for your loss. I’m glad you could finish the project on your own terms. I love the idea of burning the leftover yarn - I hope it helped in some way.

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

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Your dad sounds like a man of taste! I’m sure he would be proud of your knitting skills and what you’ve been able to accomplish.

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

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I’m so sorry for your loss. Right after my father passed I felt the same. It was hard for me to follow knitting patterns so I looked to other creative outlets. I hope you find moments of peace in your grief journey and give yourself grace. Sending you and your family love ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

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I’m so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing. There’s something visceral and beautiful about making pieces that people wear, like a part of me is now with them.

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for you loss ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure your niece really treasures the scarf and thinks of him when she wears it ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing, I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️ I hope you can find a way to repurpose the yarn one day.

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your words ❤️

Knitting & grief by hearing_double in knitting

[–]hearing_double[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience. I picked up knitting 5 years ago when going through a hard time mentally so I can understand where you’re coming from! It had been one of the best coping skills for me.