I started psychotherapy, known as talk therapy, when I lost my beloved, younger sister. Yes, we were different in age, lifestyles, goals, personality, and core values, yet connected by design. 

We'd recently touched hearts on a deeper level when I learned of a trauma, she'd never shared with me, but we had been briefly separated. 

She struggled with sexual identity, sobriety, and pain. 

I also shared a very deep sorror, which placed us on a path to healed sisterhood. 

I then became aware that the birthday gift I sent wouldn't reach her. She responded to my delivery notification and called, we were happy, as she was planning a hosted party. We sang and embraced one another, with love and best wishes, then she became very quiet..... 

Her responses became slower and slower. I could hear laughter and music, but I had no idea what was happening. I felt she was distracted, so I sent my love and hung up the phone.

Hours later, my beloved Aunt called to say she was gone. 

Oh noooooo..... 

Her life suddenly ended, but we had only just begun! She wanted me there with her, to celebrate. That day changed me and every moment after....

We'd already lost Dad and years later, I lost Mrs. Doubtfirey. I was totally devastated...but later, I was somewhat comforted. 

Yet, my heart wouldn't have been able to watch her expire.

Thankfully, our differences were resolved, we'd lovingly reconnected. So my quest began... to make peace with all of my loved ones.

Differences shouldn't separate family; each member of any group has special designs and allocated talents, destined inside.

The grief led my journey to discover, appreciate, and IGNITE God-given talents. Yes, we all have something DIFFERENT to offer.