The Healing Power of the Pen

Chaya read the pamphlet with a mixture of feelings. She wanted the information and support it promised to provide, but she didn’t want to be in this situation. Still in shock, Chaya couldn’t believe the turn her life had suddenly taken. “Your husband has had a stroke… time will tell how much damage there’s been…” Now, sitting at the bedside of her spouse of 48 years, she turned to the pamphlet that was supposed to help her cope.

“You may be going through a grieving process. Your loved one no longer functions as a partner.”

Chaya snorted to herself. Beryl was never much of a partner to begin with, but at least he was there. He paid the bills and kept the accounts. He moved the trash bins. He did errands.

“You miss the communication you enjoyed with your loved one.”