Reality of loss

I wish someone could understand... really understand.

“You don’t know the first thing about loss, do you? … It isn’t something you can get over in a week’s time. It lives with you for the rest of your life. Just when you think you’ve got everything exactly where you dreamt it would be, it’s gone. Maybe a few memories can bring back the odd warm smile, but the reality is really very different. Loss is always hungry … it’s always looking to eat away at you.”