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 A Life Taken From Us Open in new Window. [13+]
A prose about the death of my brother.
by Survivor48 Author Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
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Dear Survivor48 Author Icon,

Readers are likely to respond to this prose with empathy and compassion. It's a heartfelt expression of grief and love for a lost family member, which can resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone close. The author’s connection to subject drive home impact of words shared, in what I assume is a very personal piece and subject.

In this prose about the death of the brother, this piece suggests several observations that are relevant to the prose conveyance:

We Have Emotional Impact
The emotions here are palpable throughout, deep sorrow, pain, and longing for brother. This emotional connection is evident in phrases like "I really miss him" and "Words cannot express the pain."

Reflection on Brother:
It reflects upon brother’s life, highlighting the duality of his personality. When sober, he was a "great individual," but when influenced by drugs, he had an "addictive personality." This shows a complex understanding of their brother's struggles. It demonstrates the depth and seriousness of the relationship.

Grief and Coping:
This also touches on the difficulty of coping with the loss of a loved one. It mentions that life after such a loss is extremely hard, emphasizing the emotional toll it takes on the family. Those who are left behind may never fully put something like this behind and it resonates in the strained selection of words composed.

Purpose:
The text obviously serves as a therapeutic purpose. We write to discover hidden feelings, unanswered questions, to blue-print/diagram each and every scenario we try to make sense of, get close to, hope to reap a bit of knowledge from. Just as therapy, we answer our own questions, though the process is long, grueling, tedious, filled with hiccups. Writing about brother and these feelings help process grief and emotions. It could be a way to find some closure or at least a means to express love and memories of brother.

Some readers might find comfort in knowing that they are not alone in their grief, while others may simply appreciate the raw and honest emotions conveyed. Overall, the response from readers is likely to be one of sympathy and understanding for the author's experience and loss.

If I were to suggest improvement in this very personal conveyance:

Keep this going:
You have to revisit grieving until it is all out. By continuing to write, let the stark, true words bubble upon there. Bolster this ode with more detail.

Language is simple, but hard:
The simpler the better if not cliche or trite expression. Too close to it, it’s okay. Over time, wounds begin to heal. You either stop writing or pen the best selection of simple, straightforward words.

Try to eulogize:
There is many approaches and an art to eulogies, often portrayed in movies and television to absurd levels. A eulogy sets up reflection, perspective, sharing the good as well as not so good. It can formulate many different posturings that can coalesce into more than prose. Either memoir, embellished fiction, or poetry can burst forth. Give in to all mediums and find a way to eulogize.


Thank you for sharing,
Sorry for your loss,

Brian
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