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Jane Cardillo @JaneCardillo

My son, David Finkelman, 27, was killed by a distracted driver in 2014.He was a musician, university student and a beautiful human. I write my grief here. Edmonton, Alberta 🇨🇦 Joined September 2011
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Liz @lillib3t

2 days ago

I drifted, pain a memory. Regrets yes, but it’d been a good life. What now? A queue? No angels, no gates? C’mon mate, keep going. It’s the #Rebirth centre yeah. You’ll get used to it, look forward to it, I’m hoping a dog this time, very popular. I opened my eyes. A nest? #vss365

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Liz @lillib3t

3 days ago

The 2 villagers stood before the #dragon. We brought you some Burneze, for your throat, it works so well they stuttered. Cut. More sincerity puleese! Roll again. Where’s the blasted villagers? The dragon burped gently. I knew we should have used CGI, my career’s ruined. #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @KateMachon

3 days ago

'What's the problem, Gabe? It's just a unicorn, sea goat, & dragon snake, staying for a few days.' 'You didn't give me any warning, Pixie!' 'Oh, Gabe, stop being such a #clockwork toy.' 'Just because I like things to run smoothly-' 'No.' Giggle. 'You're easy to wind up.' #vss365

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Liz @lillib3t

3 days ago

She remembered the look on his face as a young boy, his delight at the #clockwork soldiers marching along. Her thoughts often turned to him, memories of parades, & the noise of boots. Now, she waited, anxious. He’d be home soon, walking, not marching to hug her tight. #vss365

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Jane Cardillo @JaneCardillo

4 days ago

The barista at our local cafe wore a Flatliners T-shirt. A punk band, I said. She smiled, nodded, said she was in a punk band too. My son played punk, I said. She asked his name, grew solemn. Dave is still very much part of the music scene, she said. I wanted to hug her. #grief

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Liz @lillib3t

4 days ago

#Serendipity, just round the corner girl, something will turn up. Every crisis in her life, from dud boyfriends to losing her job had been met with those words and a hug, and her Dad had been right. Now with the Drs news, she went to the ward, to just hug him, no words. #vss365

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Jane Cardillo @JaneCardillo

6 days ago

Night envelops me like a soft blanket Wrapping me in a lover's embrace How do I love thee, I murmur as I dance beneath a diamond sky Let me count the ways Frogs serenade the fireflies which light my way to the river And a #marvellous moon leaves me giddy with delight #vss365

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Liz @lillib3t

7 days ago

The celebrant came to the house, asking questions about Mum. It soon became obvious he’d lived very close to us when we’d all been children. We laughed for the first time at the service, he knew her and all the neighbourhood stories. I don’t believe in coincidences. #LossLit

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Jane Cardillo @JaneCardillo

7 days ago

Our border collie Gracie absorbed much of my grief after David died. I remember sitting on the floor, sobbing, and Gracie would push her nose into my face and lick my tears before curling up in my lap. She was a gentle constant in a time of turbulence. #LossLit

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Liz @lillib3t

a week ago

It’ll be fun they said. Do I have to I’d asked. Seems I did. Here I am, underground #crawling on my belly with only a flickering light. We were supposed to stay close. I’ve not heard any of my group for a while. I’m trying not to panic but that growling is getting close. #vss365

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Liz @lillib3t

2 weeks ago

How long she’d been captive? Hard to tell. Dark. Her captor silent. The only noise, the door clicking as he left. Like now. Painfully, quickly #manipulating her thumb she got her hand free. Well done Ava. No one else managed that. I’ll be tightening it. He’d never left. #vss365

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Jane Cardillo @JaneCardillo

2 weeks ago

Our eyes #lock across the desk. I resist the urge to reach out and grab him by the neck. He'd probably just disappear anyway. 'Give me back my son,' I hiss. Death smiles, teeth yellow as niblets of corn. 'Nope,' he says. I wake up, pillow wet with tears. #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @KateMachon

2 weeks ago

'...& then Pixie sprinkled her pixie dust, the dragons all bowed &-' 'Me & Gabe skedaddled as fast as we could!' 'It sounds like you two have been through quite a #saga.' 'No, mother, that's actually a fairly average Thursday morning when it comes to dealing with Pixie.' #vss365

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Liz @lillib3t

2 weeks ago

The wagon rolled into the village, first after the harsh winter. Provisions were bought or traded, but what was wanted most was news, & a #saga or 2 to entertain after the cold confinement. Tales of love, loss #greed and heroism. The villagers were spellbound. #vss365 *From WIP

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Eileen Curley Hammond @curleyhammcozy

2 weeks ago

“And that’s the end of the #saga.” He patted the tot on the head and pulled up her covers. “One more?” “Time for you to sleep.” “But what happened to the rainbow dragon?” “The townspeople were hungry so they ate it.” He shut the door. Tears snaked her cheeks. #vss365

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Jane Cardillo @JaneCardillo

2 weeks ago

I'm not the only person who's lost a child. Everyday on this site I'm greeted by an ocean of grief from others walking through life without their son or daughter. So to all of you who are navigating this sorrowful journey: You are not alone. We are in this together. #LossLit

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2 weeks ago

A hot wind blew over the camp, sending the kids' old soccer ball skittering down what was left of the bombed street. The old woman watched her daughter hold her newborn to her breast. The baby sucked #greedily, but no milk flowed. He threw back his tiny head and howled. #vss365

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2 weeks ago

“Didn’t mean to. But the lights—” “Aww. Were they too bright for your beady eyes? I can’t believe you spilled your guts.” He shook his head. “Back in the day, we had stamina, courage…you’re a #rat, pure and simple.” His whiskers twitched. “That I am, that I am.” #vss365

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Liz @lillib3t

2 weeks ago

Hey Reg, Roy,Ray anybody see you today? Yeah they chorused. Anybody scream? Nah boss. Excellent we’re being accepted as the norm. Give it a month or two & our #Rat army will be ready! No more sewers for us oh no. & remember, no peanut butter right. They can’t fool us. #vss365

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Cassondra Windwalker @WindwalkerWrite

2 weeks ago

When she cracked her tooth on a walnut, she realized what her husband didn't: the children she'd lost still lived in the betweens, in the gaps in the world. Within a month, she'd broken off every tooth & unstitched all her clothes, but still couldn't quite reach them. #WeirdVSS

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