Absence and Loss

Absence and loss are companions in the human experience, weaving together threads of longing and grief. Where absence speaks of what is missing, loss reminds us of what once was. Together, they create a space that feels both hollow and heavy, a paradox of emptiness filled with emotion.

Loss leaves its mark, shaping the landscapes of our hearts. It’s not just the departure of a loved one, a dream, or a season of life—it’s the transformation that follows. Absence, on the other hand, lingers in that space, echoing unspoken words, or what could be.

Yet, in their own ways, absence and loss also reveal the depth of our capacity to love and feel. We grieve because we have cared deeply; we ache because there was something—someone—worth longing for.

Navigating absence and loss is not about filling the void or erasing the pain. It’s about learning to carry it, to honor the weight of what we’ve loved and lost, and to find meaning in the echoes left behind. In doing so, we may discover that absence and loss, while painful, are also a testament to the richness of our lives and the profound connections we’ve been fortunate to hold.