Sadly enough, the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained.
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Hey, Lovelies.
Yesterday was a sad day for me. I learned that one of our clients, Mariette, took her own life on Sunday night.
Mariette lived in Italy with her husband Anton. This time three years ago her city was gripped in one of the first waves of COVID-19. They were in their early thirties, young and healthy. Mariette was pregnant with their first child. They thought they would be okay. Perhaps you remember my last post about them? (You can read that here ) Unfortunately, Mariette’s husband caught COVID and became deathly ill. Anton died on March 20, 2020. The elderly neighbour who took Anton to hospital also caught COVID and later died at home without ever reaching hospital. Mariette became infected too, and lost her unborn baby.
Mariette never recovered from the grief of her loss, or her guilt over the loss of their neighbour. She also struggled with her health post-COVID and suffered from ongoing headaches, brain fog, loss of smell and shortness of breath.
As the world around us is slowly returning to normal for so many people, I want to take pause this morning to think about the many people whose lives have been irrevocably changed by this pandemic, those who are still dying from this disease, and those who still suffer.
Vale Mariette. May you join Anton and your baby, and finally know peace.
All my love, Nicole xx
I remember when you told us about these people. I have thought of them often since. I am so sorry to hear of what has happened. I hope she rests in peace now. Thank you for telling us this Nicole so that we never forget or take for granted what others have been through.❤️🩹
For some reason, I found myself thinking about your post about her and her husband a few days ago. So incredibly sad! Hugs to you, Nicole!
Sending love and peace to all the people who have been touched by the journey of the times.
Fly high Mariette to the arms of your Beloved Anton & child … RIP
Such a sad post for someone to take their own life they must be in a bad place
May Mariette have found peace. I’m so sorry for your loss Nicole. Sending healing hugs. xx