I love this essay. I also lost my mother when I was a child (10), and I treasure her mementos, including clothes and albums. They suggest to me, like they do for Carmel, a woman who was more than my mom, who I didn’t get to know as an adult knows another. Thank you for sharing this.
I'm sorry you also lost your mother so young. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I can imagine how complex and sad that must be to not to have known your mom as an adult. I'm glad you have those mementos!
Thank you for reading my essay, and sharing a little of your own experience. I'm truly sorry for your loss. It's heartbreaking for a little girl to lose her mom. I see you.
Carmel’s writing is gorgeous! The audio version adds another very welcome personal layer. Thanks for this! Also: can I hire her to record all of my posts? 😂
I adore this piece. The writing is so beautiful and heartfelt. I lost my mom at 15 so it really resonates with me. The other thing I really love is how Carmel embraces the power of music, which I believe to be the greatest gift we have.
Thanks for your kind words, Grace. I'm sorry you lost your mom so young. It changes the whole trajectory of your life. And, yes, music is so potent and healing!
I love this essay. I also lost my mother when I was a child (10), and I treasure her mementos, including clothes and albums. They suggest to me, like they do for Carmel, a woman who was more than my mom, who I didn’t get to know as an adult knows another. Thank you for sharing this.
I'm sorry you also lost your mother so young. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I can imagine how complex and sad that must be to not to have known your mom as an adult. I'm glad you have those mementos!
Thank you for reading my essay, and sharing a little of your own experience. I'm truly sorry for your loss. It's heartbreaking for a little girl to lose her mom. I see you.
Carmel’s writing is gorgeous! The audio version adds another very welcome personal layer. Thanks for this! Also: can I hire her to record all of my posts? 😂
Thanks, Jillian! And, I know! That voice!
Thank you so much, Jillian! I really appreciate your kind words. And yes, I'm available to record! :) lol
So so beautiful, such incredible writing ❤️
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! And I agree! ❤️
Lola, thank you so much for this lovely comment. I really appreciate it.
Absolutely gorgeous, Carmel. Thank you for telling these honest stories about mother loss.
It's such a lovely piece.
Thank you so much , Cheryl. I really appreciate your encouragement and these kind words.
I adore this piece. The writing is so beautiful and heartfelt. I lost my mom at 15 so it really resonates with me. The other thing I really love is how Carmel embraces the power of music, which I believe to be the greatest gift we have.
Thanks for your kind words, Grace. I'm sorry you lost your mom so young. It changes the whole trajectory of your life. And, yes, music is so potent and healing!
Thank you Jane. So sorry this reply comes late but I'm barely ever on Substack.
Thank you so much, Grace. I really appreciate your kind words and feedback.
So beautiful. My mother was a singer too.
Thanks, Max. Singing moms are wonderful!
Thank you, Maxine.
Gorgeous!! I experienced all the feels while reading.
Aw, thanks, Peg. I know just what you mean!
Thanks so much, Peg. I appreciate you.
Thank you for your beautiful essay. It truly resonates with me. I look forward to reading your memoir, Carmel!❤️
I look forward to reading it, as well!
I love your Substack!🙌
Thank you!
Thank you so much, Cynthia. That means a lot to me.
So beautifully written, Carmel!!
Isn't it lovely!
Yes!! <3
That means so much, Erin, thank you!
Yes, I can imagine that would be hard. As soon as you have children, the world feels so different. Wishing your whole family long and healthy lives!
Thank you for reading my piece and for your kind words, Garrett. Sending my best wishes to you and your family.