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George Ziogas's avatar

This was moving my friend. Thank you for sharing something so raw and real. The way love both broke and rebuilt you is unforgettable. Your story holds a quiet, powerful strength that lingers.

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The Weight of Almost's avatar

Thank you George. It is my goal to connect with others in a meaningful way and I’m glad this hit home.

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Benthall Adventures's avatar

Thank you for sharing this deeply moving excerpt from Almost. Your writing lays bare the complicated beauty of love…how it can undo us and also resurrect us.

The way you describe being “rewired” by connection, broken again by loss, and tethered by the quiet love of your daughter feels both universal and personal. As someone who’s written about grief and reinvention through travel and slow living, this hit squarely.

Thank you again for your vulnerability. Your words will stay with me.

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The Weight of Almost's avatar

Thank you so much for this praise. It means the world to me. I just want to share with the world my joy in the experiences I’ve had.

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Sheryl Hutton's avatar

Well. That was a beautifully written piece. 💔❤️ I can relate.

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The Weight of Almost's avatar

I appreciate your comment at the same time I’m truly sorry that you can relate. You probably feel the same way I do about not wanting anyone to have to go through this. Hug energy coming your way.

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Sheryl Hutton's avatar

Back at ya!

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Hustle and Heel's avatar

Reading this was a gut punch. I know this pain and I know the way a child’s love can pull you back from the edge. My kids have accepted me and loved me in a way I never felt growing up. It’s mended parts of me I truly thought were broken for good. They saved me. Thank you for putting words to something so many of us carry.

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The Weight of Almost's avatar

Damn…this is powerful…and I’m not going to pretend you didn’t just leave me with a lump in my throat. So much love in my heart right now for you and every one of us that’s had to face this crisis inside, and for our children, who can save us without even trying. Hugs.

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Hustle and Heel's avatar

We all need to moisturize our eyeballs once in a while. Keeps the soul from cracking. 😌💧

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Hustle and Heel's avatar

To be fair, you made me cry first. I was just sitting here thinking, “Oh man… he gets it.” Because he’s been to that place too. It’s a horrible thing to have in common, but it’s such a comfort to know I wasn’t alone in it. Thank you for that. Truly.

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The Weight of Almost's avatar

Just feeling so thankful right now, so very grateful. Thank you so much.

And good job. I had held off the waterworks until I read your words then it all came gushing out.

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Abbey Wade's avatar

I thought I wanted to hug you before… goodness. Mike, this is beautiful. It’s real. It’s true. It’s everything you are. It’s a vulnerable and raw offering of distilled and pure love. I am so happy you have each other. I am so happy she has you as a papa. I know what it’s like to have the other kind. This warmed me. Thank you. So much love to you❤️

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The Weight of Almost's avatar

Abbey, you are the definition of a pure heart. So much love coming your way from me right now…hugs back.

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