Grief is Like a Giant Fart

My best friend Sam died about two weeks ago.  I’ve never experienced grief like this before despite losing two other friends- one to breast cancer and the other suicide. 

This one is different.  Sam was my best friend,  my “go to guy” for funny, advice, comfort and guffaws.  For 20 years he served as my father, brother and advisor  just about every area of my life.

This kind of grief is like a giant fart.  It rattles your insides, bubbles up, emotions explode and eventually the stink fades, just like a fart.

It sucks. It’s painful and sneaks up on you