Oh Richard, thank you so much for this post. Your honestly and vulnerability about your process is a gift of healing to all of us. I can relate to so much of what you’ve written from previous times in my life while I’ve felt like I was drowning in grief, and I’m so grateful for the gifts that I have in my life right now, knowing how precious they are and how quickly things can change. Thank you for being authentic. Thank you for being brave. Thank you for being you. I’m grateful for you in my life. I’m here, please lean on me whenever you need to. 🙏🏼💕

Richard, I could feel the exhaustion, frustration and sadness through your words. Thank you for sharing so openly. I read it twice, taking deep breaths and seeing Angela in my mind. You are doing everything you can and then some.
Sending you strength.

Oh Rich, we feel your struggle so much. Thank you for telling us honestly what is going on with you, and just how hard it is. It's good for us to know the reality, and to not be lost in a vision that isn't at all what is happening. Thank you for sharing these truths, and the ups and downs. We know you are doing your very best in very hard circumstances, and this has to be enough. We love you all so much. Melissa & Sean

Rich, I can't even imagine how hard things are for you, for your growing family. I feel honored to read your words, and hope you know your message speaks volumes about your own and our collective human struggle. The disconnection you feel is real, the crying over dishes is real, the heart knows no timeline and whatever you are going through it is the right thing. I deeply love you, and I'd lift mountains for you. I can't fix this, I wish I could. I'd give you a thousand hugs and listen for hours if that was of service to you ... Please know that our little family is here for you, whenever, wherever, however you need it. The Frat house analogy is perfect, I found a terribly used and smelly sock under the seat of our car recently, more suited for a compost pile than a washing machine. Much love 💕💕💕

Incredible!!! Thank you, Richard. I am so proud of you. This sharing, your writing, I imagine, are as profoundly effecting for us all, as it is for you. Thank you for showing up for yourself vulnerable -and true. Thank you for sharing. Holding the vision of a book, and it's growing reach to healing. Much love, Enza

Dear Richard —U can see right here in all the comments, how surrounded by love u and the boys are. Your honesty, your openness, draw all of us to you 3. We’ll all keep holding you tight and holding onto one another. Much love, John

Richard, sending you, Birch and River lots of love. Thank you for your courage to write and post, baring your heart. Pain and healing, healing and pain. You and your sons are moving through, each in your own way, in your own time. Your love shines through it all. Holding you in my heart and prayers.

Thank you so much for your wonderful Christmas day message. It was wonderful because it was so hard for you, and yet you still managed to convey it all so beautifully. My 17 year old daughter is a senior at the Putney school and just got into college and will soon be leaving the nest. My son is soon to be 27 and has been living out of the nest for several years now. Angela liked my natural home and I helped organize the plastering of your bedroom and the other second floor rooms in your house. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I asked my daughter to read your note because I needed her to see that there are men in the world who can feel and who can write eloquently about their feelings. My kids’ dad left our family about 2 1/2 years ago. Midlife crisis, unresolved trauma, addiction - The usual suspects. He left after a 32 year relationship with me. I am still recovering from it all. I needed my daughter to see that not all men are stuck, some men can do the hard work of facing their feelings. Thank you for being honest and authentic. It was not a fun read, but a hopeful read. Hopeful for the future of humankind. Angela was no dummy when she picked you!

Richard- I am so glad you continue to share with all of us who love Angela and your family. It helps me to feel close to Angela through your sharing and to be brave with the grief journey I am currently on with cancer. I don't know if this helps but when I think back on my childhood after my dad died of cancer when I was 13, I have compassion for my mom being a single parent. I believe your boys will also develop that compassion.
With love,
Amy

Richard thank you for sharing so much. This is so hard. You are amazing and doing all the right things to support your kids. Sending you huge hugs and love!!