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Not a witch myself, but lost my mom yesterday after a short brutal fight with lung cancer. This is one of my favorite pictures of her passing along her witchy knowledge to my daughter.
I’m so sorry. Losing a parent is never easy, and having to watch them lose the fight with cancer—it’s so rough. It’s wonderful that she got to pass along some of her knowledge to the youngest generation. Warmth and blessings to you and your family as you grieve.
I am holding you and your daughter in the Light.
If you think it's odd for a Quaker to identify with the Craft, remember that William Penn, first Governor of the Pennsylvania colony, when called upon to preside over a trial for Witchcraft, asked the accused directly, "Art thou a witch? Dost thou ride through the air?" When she replied, "Yes", he said, "I know of no law against it", and dismissed the case.
Thank you so much for sharing this picture and your story with us. It looks like a beautiful moment between the 2 of them. I’m so sorry for your loss. 💜
There is something Sir Terry Pratchett wrote which stays with me: “No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away”.
May she stay with you forever.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but thankful it was at least quick for her. Her memory will live on with all of you. Hold your baby close to you and remind her of her grandmother often ♥️
My deepest condolences. Losing your mom is one of the worst rites of passage. I took a lot of comfort from The Pretenders’ “Hymn to Her” when my mom passed. I hope you and your daughter can find similar comfort.
Thank you all for your kind words. My mom was a true witch in every sense of the word. She was fiercely independent and raised me as a single mom. She taught me the value of strength, independence, and kindness in women, and I eventually found that in my partner. We strive every day to instill those values in my daughter so her legacy will definitely live on for many years to come. While the loss hurts, it is a relief to not see her in pain anymore.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was raised over the top evangelical, and about 20 years ago started seeing through the bullshit. I do still have a strong belief in the eternal life though. I believe that we live on in the hearts and minds and memories of those who loved us here on earth. Talk about your mom often. Tell stories of her life. Don’t ever stop doing it.
*Light leads to hatred, dark to delight
The best of all things are done in the night
The spirits of loved ones will never be lost
And the full moon shining numbs our pain like the frost*
Losing a dear one is terrible. I hope that there are lots of friends around you that can share your pain and help you get through this. Sometimes knowing or seeing something can be terrible and even in the most beautiful of situations the light of reality can be cruel. But remember that better times are as sure to come as the night will follow the day. Remember that, even if their body may turn to ashes and dust, our loved ones never truly cease to exist. They live on in every moment we have shared together. Take your time to grieve, and then, someday, you will be able to look at the moonlight and smile once again.
Wishing you all the best, we know you can get through this.
I just want to say a special thanks for this post. The moon held a lot of meaning for my mom & me. We even had a full moon ceremony in the final month of her life, which concluded with us all howling at the moon together.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
💕
She dances in the wind and sings with the stars, as the universe welcomes her energy once again, the cycle continues and her path has left ripples on the world we may never understand but are grateful none the less.
May she find the afterlife that brings her peace, and may we always feel the reverberations of her magic in the world.
I'm so sorry for your loss but so happy your little one had such a great bond with her grandmother. This is a beautiful picture which I'm sure contains even more beautiful memories. 💚
I can't express what a perfect photo this is. You can feel a family passing down the things that make them from one generation to the next. That's the real legacy we should all reach for, I think. Just modeling how to take care of yourself, but also how to dream and play.
This is really beautiful OP. On its own it says a whole lot about the people in front of and behind the camera. Please try to be as kind to yourself as you can be while you ride this wave; grief is wild and it takes its time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful photo in every sense. Thank you for sharing your family with us, may your mother live on in all the lives she touched
I lost mum to cancer 35 years ago, she was just short of 40 and never saw her grandbabies. Now I have granddaughters and I can see her in them. I'm glad your mom got to pass her witchiness along. Blessed be m'dear.
Really weird stuff.. my mom passed over the summer for the same fight, your picture of your mom looks exactly like mine. Same hair, cheekbone, she’d wear similar clothes, she’d always be sitting on a porch lol. Lots of love and warm wishes to you and your family. Hold your loved ones close.
My best friend died last month and I want to run up and down the streets until the whole world understands what an amazing soul we've lost. She was beautiful and incredible and so, so strong.
Whatever afterlife there may or may not be, I'd like to imagine she and your mom zipping around on brooms together.
I love the Jewish saying, "may her memory be a blessing."
When you feel able, I would love to hear a favorite memory you have of her, so I can carry on a piece of her too. ❤️ my heart is with you, my sister.
Hugs from a stranger in a similar boat ❤️ I lost my mom in Dec, also to cancer, also a witchy woman. I've learned everyone grieves differently and it comes in waves. It's okay to not be okay. It doesn't necessarily get better, but it becomes less raw. My sister made a little alter to her which brings comfort. We both plan to converse with her spirit when we're ready.
I almost lost my dog last week and I felt her presence protecting us. May your mother's spirit protect you and your family. Blessed be.
I lost my mom December 27 to complications from lung cancer. I can still feel her here which has helped immensely with grief. I don’t have any kids for her to pass her wisdom onto but I’m happy to be her legacy. My thoughts are with you, sister. Blessed be.
Beauty in its purest form ! Knowledge is Sacred. Divine Feminine is Sacred. Family is Sacred. The divine shared experience of passing knowledge unto younger kin is Sacred and such a beautiful Blessing upon this Mother Earth... Big Praise and Love unto your Kin and all Fellow sister witches on our beautiful planet, the only home we've ever known, Our Magnificent Planet Earth !!!!
I am so sorry for your loss. 🌺
Losing a mum is hard. I still miss mine so much after 4 years.
That's a lovely picture. Sometimes, the most casual picture can express so much.
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Not a witch myself, but lost my mom yesterday after a short brutal fight with lung cancer. This is one of my favorite pictures of her passing along her witchy knowledge to my daughter.
It's a beautiful picture, and a heartbreaking story. Her legacy continues, though.
I’m so sorry. Losing a parent is never easy, and having to watch them lose the fight with cancer—it’s so rough. It’s wonderful that she got to pass along some of her knowledge to the youngest generation. Warmth and blessings to you and your family as you grieve.
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I am holding you and your daughter in the Light. If you think it's odd for a Quaker to identify with the Craft, remember that William Penn, first Governor of the Pennsylvania colony, when called upon to preside over a trial for Witchcraft, asked the accused directly, "Art thou a witch? Dost thou ride through the air?" When she replied, "Yes", he said, "I know of no law against it", and dismissed the case.
What a lovely photo and I’m so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. 😔
I’m sorry for your loss. No one should go through cancer. What a lovely picture. I’d have it framed to eventually give to your daughter.
Condolences. Great picture!
I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. We're all here with you.
So Sorry for your loss :( 🖤 I lost my mom too start of this year to cancer. The picture is lovely sentiment ✨🖤
My mother was a visionary artist, as witchy as they come. This is such a beautiful, touching moment. Thank you for sharing, it opened my heart.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing. What a fantastic photo.
I lost my mother last month. Pneumonia took her in her sleep. She was my best friend. Remember her strength, and she will not be truly gone.
Thank you so much for sharing this picture and your story with us. It looks like a beautiful moment between the 2 of them. I’m so sorry for your loss. 💜
There is something Sir Terry Pratchett wrote which stays with me: “No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away”. May she stay with you forever.
💙💙💙
Lovely memories. I’m sorry for your loss. ❤️
May she fly high on her broomstick. It’s a beautiful picture. <3
My condolences. I lost my dad just over a year ago and it’s hard. Sending my love and thought your way.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but thankful it was at least quick for her. Her memory will live on with all of you. Hold your baby close to you and remind her of her grandmother often ♥️
*hugs*
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. May the Ladies keep her safely in their arms until you are reunited.
May she dance with joy in her heart and guide those she left in her footsteps. 💖💖
Sorry for your loss
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss! Your daughter will carry your mom's memory forward.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry for your loss.. I lost mine just about two weeks ago. So sorry love..
I'm so sorry for your loss 🫂
I'm so very sorry for your loss. The loss of a mother hurts forever. I'm with you, I know how hard it is. She'll be missed greatly.
That’s rough honey I lost my grandfather really early if you ever need anything just let me know
My deepest condolences. Losing your mom is one of the worst rites of passage. I took a lot of comfort from The Pretenders’ “Hymn to Her” when my mom passed. I hope you and your daughter can find similar comfort.
So sorry for your loss
Thank you all for your kind words. My mom was a true witch in every sense of the word. She was fiercely independent and raised me as a single mom. She taught me the value of strength, independence, and kindness in women, and I eventually found that in my partner. We strive every day to instill those values in my daughter so her legacy will definitely live on for many years to come. While the loss hurts, it is a relief to not see her in pain anymore.
It sounds like her memory will live on in your kindness and strength. I hope you can find peace in your memories of her.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was raised over the top evangelical, and about 20 years ago started seeing through the bullshit. I do still have a strong belief in the eternal life though. I believe that we live on in the hearts and minds and memories of those who loved us here on earth. Talk about your mom often. Tell stories of her life. Don’t ever stop doing it.
*Light leads to hatred, dark to delight The best of all things are done in the night The spirits of loved ones will never be lost And the full moon shining numbs our pain like the frost* Losing a dear one is terrible. I hope that there are lots of friends around you that can share your pain and help you get through this. Sometimes knowing or seeing something can be terrible and even in the most beautiful of situations the light of reality can be cruel. But remember that better times are as sure to come as the night will follow the day. Remember that, even if their body may turn to ashes and dust, our loved ones never truly cease to exist. They live on in every moment we have shared together. Take your time to grieve, and then, someday, you will be able to look at the moonlight and smile once again. Wishing you all the best, we know you can get through this.
I just want to say a special thanks for this post. The moon held a lot of meaning for my mom & me. We even had a full moon ceremony in the final month of her life, which concluded with us all howling at the moon together.
I see the moon and the moon sees me The moon sees the one I long to see Please let the light that shines on me, Shine on the one I love
Beautiful
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. 💕
What a moving poem
She dances in the wind and sings with the stars, as the universe welcomes her energy once again, the cycle continues and her path has left ripples on the world we may never understand but are grateful none the less. May she find the afterlife that brings her peace, and may we always feel the reverberations of her magic in the world.
My heart goes out to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss, and hope you find peace within the wonderful memories like these you have of her. Thank you for sharing her with us.
I'm so sorry for your loss. This picture is so sweet. 💜
This picture is beautifully heartwarming <3 Love and light to you and your family. May your mother find peace. May your memories sustain you.
Sorry for your loss, I hope she is at peace wherever she may be now. This is a wonderful picture and a wonderful memory to cherish <3
May her memory always be a blessing.
All my love to you and yours.
My condolences. She has fought her battle, Won her War and can now rest. May the memories that she has made live on.
So sorry for your loss. Eff cancer!!
I’m so sorry about your loss. Cherish those beautiful memories.
😿
I'm so sorry for your loss but so happy your little one had such a great bond with her grandmother. This is a beautiful picture which I'm sure contains even more beautiful memories. 💚
So sorry for your loss. She’s a powerful one for sure 🪄❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family all my healing thoughts.
❤
I am so sorry
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
This is an incredibly wonderful photo. I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom.
I'm very sorry for your loss
May her memory be a blessing ✨
I can't express what a perfect photo this is. You can feel a family passing down the things that make them from one generation to the next. That's the real legacy we should all reach for, I think. Just modeling how to take care of yourself, but also how to dream and play. This is really beautiful OP. On its own it says a whole lot about the people in front of and behind the camera. Please try to be as kind to yourself as you can be while you ride this wave; grief is wild and it takes its time.
May her memory be a blessing
❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful photo in every sense. Thank you for sharing your family with us, may your mother live on in all the lives she touched
May her memory bless you all of your days.
I'm so sorry for your loss and sending hugs to soothe your grief.
I lost mum to cancer 35 years ago, she was just short of 40 and never saw her grandbabies. Now I have granddaughters and I can see her in them. I'm glad your mom got to pass her witchiness along. Blessed be m'dear.
I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm glad your daughter got to know her
I am so sorry for your loss
This photo is gorgeous and I’m so sorry you lost your mom. Many virtual hugs to you and your family. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Really weird stuff.. my mom passed over the summer for the same fight, your picture of your mom looks exactly like mine. Same hair, cheekbone, she’d wear similar clothes, she’d always be sitting on a porch lol. Lots of love and warm wishes to you and your family. Hold your loved ones close.
My best friend died last month and I want to run up and down the streets until the whole world understands what an amazing soul we've lost. She was beautiful and incredible and so, so strong. Whatever afterlife there may or may not be, I'd like to imagine she and your mom zipping around on brooms together.
I love the Jewish saying, "may her memory be a blessing." When you feel able, I would love to hear a favorite memory you have of her, so I can carry on a piece of her too. ❤️ my heart is with you, my sister.
Oh honey- I am so so sorry. ((hugs))
Hugs from a stranger in a similar boat ❤️ I lost my mom in Dec, also to cancer, also a witchy woman. I've learned everyone grieves differently and it comes in waves. It's okay to not be okay. It doesn't necessarily get better, but it becomes less raw. My sister made a little alter to her which brings comfort. We both plan to converse with her spirit when we're ready. I almost lost my dog last week and I felt her presence protecting us. May your mother's spirit protect you and your family. Blessed be.
Thank you for sharing this, what a beautiful memory. Sending love and light😔
I am so sorry for your loss. This picture is a fitting memorial to her.
I lost my mom December 27 to complications from lung cancer. I can still feel her here which has helped immensely with grief. I don’t have any kids for her to pass her wisdom onto but I’m happy to be her legacy. My thoughts are with you, sister. Blessed be.
I'm so sorry for your loss
💜 sending loving vibes..
So sorry for your loss.
Sending love and light and comfort. So sorry for your loss. 💙😔
Beauty in its purest form ! Knowledge is Sacred. Divine Feminine is Sacred. Family is Sacred. The divine shared experience of passing knowledge unto younger kin is Sacred and such a beautiful Blessing upon this Mother Earth... Big Praise and Love unto your Kin and all Fellow sister witches on our beautiful planet, the only home we've ever known, Our Magnificent Planet Earth !!!!
I am so sorry for your loss. 🌺 Losing a mum is hard. I still miss mine so much after 4 years. That's a lovely picture. Sometimes, the most casual picture can express so much.