Shut Away Breaking Free

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Sherri Matthews

Greeting, dear friends, and a long, dark stretch this has been. This interminable separation from my children. Where are our friends and visitors? Are we… okay? We are safe and well but loss takes many forms. Anxiety is real, sorrow lies deep, the toll is great. But we are here and we are grateful. Thank you, special ones, let’s keep those fires burning. The right kind ❤

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About Sherri Matthews

Once upon a time, Sherri emigrated from her native England to America and stayed for twenty years, raising her three children in California. Today, she lives in England's West Country with her family, shepherded by two little black cats. Always home, forever homesick.
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10 Responses to Shut Away Breaking Free

  1. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    May 28, 2021 at 11:07 am

    Such a great article and worthy of sharing again on your real home, Sherri. 🙂

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  2. womanofanage's avatar Jools says:
    May 28, 2021 at 11:16 am

    Hi Sherri. I always love reading your pieces. Sad to learn that you have struggled with lockdowns and the other unsettlements of the last year. Would you still happen to have my email address or mobile number? If so, I would love to be in touch with you again. Julie x

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  3. Sherri Matthews's avatar Sherri Matthews says:
    May 28, 2021 at 11:33 am

    Julie, Julie! I thought of you very recently… lovely to hear from you. And thank you, you’re always so supportive, glad you enjoyed the read. I do indeed have your number and I’ll be in touch shortly! 🙂 xxx

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  4. MikeM's avatar MikeM says:
    May 28, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    Beautiful writing so apt for our times.

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  5. Pat's avatar Pat says:
    May 28, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    Just starting to venture out and see our children a little at a time. It feels glorious. Missed a lot but sometimes just don’t know how much until it’s not there for awhile. Love and hugs, my friend.

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