Kelly's Gone
Melancholy me, since Kelly's gone away.32 total reviews
Comment from Mintybee
Wow, I came close to tears on this one. I'm so sorry for your loss. I appreciate that you didn't delve into the horror stories, or dark moments, or things like that, that tend to draw a crowd. I like that you kept your focus on who your sister was, who she was to you, and how you felt through this loss. It said a lot about your sister, and about you.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Wow, I came close to tears on this one. I'm so sorry for your loss. I appreciate that you didn't delve into the horror stories, or dark moments, or things like that, that tend to draw a crowd. I like that you kept your focus on who your sister was, who she was to you, and how you felt through this loss. It said a lot about your sister, and about you.
Mintybee
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind hearted and genuine review. It means more to me than you know
<3 Jessica
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
So sorry! Many die young because of drug addiction and its use. I pray that you will never blame yourself for her untimely death. She is in a better place and you were constantly there for her. Your worries are no longer; they are at peace.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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So sorry! Many die young because of drug addiction and its use. I pray that you will never blame yourself for her untimely death. She is in a better place and you were constantly there for her. Your worries are no longer; they are at peace.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Your kind words mean the world to me. Thank you so much
Comment from karenina
Heartbreaking. I am so sorry for your loss--and for the world's loss of Kelly and all who are consumed by addiction.
So many anguished souls seeking to numb some internal pain! They are not evil, they are sick--and so often the drug matrix hides all escapes!
You loved her. I've no doubt she loved you.
The "if onlys" will crush us... You did all you could do.
In God's time, your reunion will be joyous!
Karenina
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Heartbreaking. I am so sorry for your loss--and for the world's loss of Kelly and all who are consumed by addiction.
So many anguished souls seeking to numb some internal pain! They are not evil, they are sick--and so often the drug matrix hides all escapes!
You loved her. I've no doubt she loved you.
The "if onlys" will crush us... You did all you could do.
In God's time, your reunion will be joyous!
Karenina
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you for your beautiful words and lovely review!
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You are most welcome.
Comment from Kayliegh
Wow this was an amazing poem. I can't say that I could ever understand the amount of pain you felt losing your little sister, but I can still say I'm sorry.
I am glad you managed to channel your pain into this poem, not only telling of your little sisters death but her life. She sounded like a extremely intelligent, creative, and beautiful young woman and I wish she could have lived to her potential. But at the very least her memory will always live on in this poem and everyone who read it. Good job, and I wish you and your siblings the best.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Wow this was an amazing poem. I can't say that I could ever understand the amount of pain you felt losing your little sister, but I can still say I'm sorry.
I am glad you managed to channel your pain into this poem, not only telling of your little sisters death but her life. She sounded like a extremely intelligent, creative, and beautiful young woman and I wish she could have lived to her potential. But at the very least her memory will always live on in this poem and everyone who read it. Good job, and I wish you and your siblings the best.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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I am so touched by your lovely review and kind words. Thank you, Kayleigh<3
Comment from royowen
One can't stop loving someone because they can't cope with life, or indeed the darkness that dwells within them, I think I would have done the same as she did, being an alcoholic that turned it around, and former gambling addict and smoker, I understand, but I've been clean for forty years, and it was the salvation of marriage and a boon fo my children. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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One can't stop loving someone because they can't cope with life, or indeed the darkness that dwells within them, I think I would have done the same as she did, being an alcoholic that turned it around, and former gambling addict and smoker, I understand, but I've been clean for forty years, and it was the salvation of marriage and a boon fo my children. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Roy- Thank you for sharing that. You are a true inspiration!
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Most welcome
Comment from BethShelby
This is such a sad and stiring story of how addition can steal away a precious life that held so much potential. You didn't say how this addiction started, but so many times people aren't aware of what is happening to those they care about intil it already almost too late. I'm so sorry for your loss. It is fine entry for the Gone Away contest. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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This is such a sad and stiring story of how addition can steal away a precious life that held so much potential. You didn't say how this addiction started, but so many times people aren't aware of what is happening to those they care about intil it already almost too late. I'm so sorry for your loss. It is fine entry for the Gone Away contest. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much, this is very true. Kelly was prescribed an anti anxiety medication at way too young an age. It's my belief that Kelly had a mental disorder that should have been properly investigated into and diagnosed, instead of prescribed this highly addictive medication. I think that's what eventually snowballed from dependency to addiction, and she got stuck. Thank you so much for your comment.
<3
Comment from MissMerri
I could not help the tears as I read this heartbreaking story. I know too well the pain of seeing someone you dearly love lose their way and in Kelly's case, their life, to the horror of addiction. I am so terribly sorry you had this experience but you tell the story so beautifully. It definitely deserves six stars. And many votes.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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I could not help the tears as I read this heartbreaking story. I know too well the pain of seeing someone you dearly love lose their way and in Kelly's case, their life, to the horror of addiction. I am so terribly sorry you had this experience but you tell the story so beautifully. It definitely deserves six stars. And many votes.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much, that means the world to me. This was a tough write, and I'm so moved by your supportive words. I'm so sorry to hear that you can relate, I pray that your loved one is OK! Again, thank you so much for your kind review and support. <3
Comment from Wendy G
What a very moving story, so heart-wrenching and terrible. You wrote with raw honesty and showed vulnerability. Best wishes gif you'd contest entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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What a very moving story, so heart-wrenching and terrible. You wrote with raw honesty and showed vulnerability. Best wishes gif you'd contest entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 20-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Thank you Wendy, that means a great deal to me. <3
Comment from nomi338
This awesomely sad story hits far too closely to home. I lost my oldest daughter to drug abuse. So many times she would get herself clean and turn her life around making her mom and I so proud and hopeful that this would be the last time for to have to go through the pain of watching her go away to prison for some drug related crime. The last time was the most painful. She had an actual serious occupation, was participating in the raising of her adopted daughter and her son. Failed relationships always her trigger sent her to a place where using was easy. She stayed away until she came home very sick. So sick that we sent her to the hospital via a 911 call. I went to work the next day hoping to hear that she was on her way to recovery. As I arrived at my desk I received the call that she had been pronounced dead just minutes ago. My life has not been and will never be the same since that day.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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This awesomely sad story hits far too closely to home. I lost my oldest daughter to drug abuse. So many times she would get herself clean and turn her life around making her mom and I so proud and hopeful that this would be the last time for to have to go through the pain of watching her go away to prison for some drug related crime. The last time was the most painful. She had an actual serious occupation, was participating in the raising of her adopted daughter and her son. Failed relationships always her trigger sent her to a place where using was easy. She stayed away until she came home very sick. So sick that we sent her to the hospital via a 911 call. I went to work the next day hoping to hear that she was on her way to recovery. As I arrived at my desk I received the call that she had been pronounced dead just minutes ago. My life has not been and will never be the same since that day.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Your review brought me to tears, and my heart goes out to you. I am truly sorry about your daughter. I understand the disappointment that comes after being so proud. It took me some time to realize the all-consuming nature of addiction. Even though my love for my sister was maternal, she was still my sister. I have two daughters, ages 6 and 9.. I cannot imagine the pain you and your wife have been through. My dad's loss of my sister felt like a double blow. He's never been very emotional. Until her. At her wake, he held onto her in her casket for minutes before he could calm down enough to let them take her. I'll never forget it. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May I know your daughter's name? I will keep her and your family in my prayers <3
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My daughter's name was Yvette Vizell. Her adopted daughter has a daughter that she has named Aaliyah Yvette in honor of my daughter. Thank you for your wonderful and heartfelt comments.
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I love that. We named my youngest daughter
Camryn Kelly.
<3
Comment from judith layne jerdé
Jessica, I'm so sorry you had to suffer through this. Your writing is beautiful and compelling--the ending is heartbreaking. Addiction is so difficult to understand and immeasurable hard to fight for those in its grasp. Thank you for sharing your painful loss.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Jessica, I'm so sorry you had to suffer through this. Your writing is beautiful and compelling--the ending is heartbreaking. Addiction is so difficult to understand and immeasurable hard to fight for those in its grasp. Thank you for sharing your painful loss.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Judith. That means so much to me. Your words are very true!
