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Goodbye Will
I wanted to share something personal. I know that many families are facing loss, grieving for loved ones, or otherwise suffering the impact of the pandemic. Loss is often the hardest thing in life to face.
I lost my partner, Will, just before the pandemic. He was my entire world. After having tragedy and pain follow me through life, abusive relationships, and more, Will was an Angel of God. Whether you ‘believe’ isn’t the question, it is the best way I can describe him. He came into my life and showed me that I could have love, encouragement, and peace in life. I was in my mid-40’s when he decided to enter and then change my world.
He was genuinely a good person. Far better than I could ever be. Through his example, he has created a need to improve or even change my own behaviors. While I often lose my cool, which I often blame on my Irish heritage, Will was calm and in control. I could easily fly off the handle from simple road rage, muttering, “Stupid Asshole!” to myself as I try to maneuver on the road. In the twelve years I knew Will, I can’t recall him ever saying an unkind word about anyone.
I loved Will, with everything in me. I was blessed in that we both could work from home offices, allowing us to become very close. We were together nearly 24-hours per day. He continually worked on me, attempting to show me how always to strive to be a better person. Whether…
