24 Comments

except that profile picture with the yellow background, you know what's gonna do you good? a virtual hug 🤗

go on, get your camera, get tina and go for a walk!

Expand full comment

You got it, perfect light.

Expand full comment

This reminds me of another recent post about looking for the light: https://substack.com/@recipegraveyard/p-157233731 I think you will like it. Hang in there ❤️

Expand full comment

Thank you for this story, Jen! Super helpful. I appreciate it.

Expand full comment

Sending you the biggest and warmest hug, Stella! I am grateful that you are sharing your world with us.

Expand full comment

Feeling the hug, Manuela! And as always, thank you for your support.

Expand full comment

Looking for the light sounds like a good plan. But so does sitting and watching the surf. Grief has no expectations. Continuing to hold you in kind and healing thought, Stella.

Expand full comment

Thank you, Laura. Grief has no expectations. I'll remember that.

Expand full comment

A tiny crack of light is all you need to start. Can you trust me on this? Sending my very best wishes.

Expand full comment

I trust you on this, Alice. Thank you.

Expand full comment

I love the photos, Stella. You're doing something. You're seeking light. I remember just a year and half ago, I was flying back and forth to Tulsa for my brother. When I came back home via car for the last time with his dogs in tow, I wanted nothing to do with humanity. It felt like an incredible gut punch. I know I keep saying this, but it does get better. This site helped me enormously - https://whatsyourgrief.com. BIG hug from the other side of the country...

Expand full comment

What a great resource, Juliette. Thank you! I appreciate it. Feeling the hug.

Expand full comment

Be kind and gentle with your reintegration back and YES, keep following the light!!

Expand full comment

Thanks, A! I try to remember that. Will be in touch soon.

Expand full comment

I hope you finally get some rest and light! Be patient and kind with yourself. You have gone through a lot the past few months…

Expand full comment

Thank you, Susanne. Taking it easy and slowly. Rest and light-- that's the plan for now.

Expand full comment

Much love to you 😘

Expand full comment

Thank you, Sabine!

Expand full comment

Rest and recover dear Stella. Sending so many hugs and best wishes.

Expand full comment

Thank you, Beth. Feeling the hug from across the ocean.

Expand full comment

The cabinet door is amazing. I read your newsletter then thought about it all day. I looked at it again several times this evening. One of my favourite images.

Expand full comment

That's so wonderful to know, Cedric. I'm glad the cabinet door with the light spoke to you. Thank you for looking and for letting me know. I needed that today.

Expand full comment

You have such a wonderful eye and sense of light. I agree with Juliette. Seeking that light is doing something. It can be a lifeline, a raison d’être when the world seems completely upside down. Sending you a great big hug.

Expand full comment

Thank you so much, Anne. It sure is. I've been photographing this week and it's helped tremendously. Feeling your hug from across the continent.

Expand full comment