avatarKathy Jacobs

Summary

The author reflects on the meaningfulness of sacrifices made in a loving relationship, affirming that the love shared outweighs the personal losses endured over time.

Abstract

The article titled "What I have lost is worth it" delves into the author's personal experiences of loss and gain within a loving relationship. The author emphasizes that the core of their identity and happiness is deeply rooted in the love they share with their partner. Despite the loss of health, hopes for healing, and the potential for wealth, the author asserts that the love, memories, and life built together compensate for all that has been lost. The narrative is punctuated with a heartfelt affirmation of the trade-offs in life being worth the love and companionship gained.

Opinions

  • The author believes that the love shared with their partner is the most valuable aspect of their life, transcending material losses or personal sacrifices.
  • The experiences and memories created within the relationship are seen as more precious than the possibility of wealth or individual well-being.
  • There is a sense of contentment and fulfillment derived from the mutual promises, shared homes, and raising a child together.
  • The author expresses that they would not trade their life experiences and love for any amount of money, sanity, or stability.
  • Despite health challenges and unmet hopes, the author considers the relationship's core as a source of strength and a reason to carry on.

What I have lost is worth it

Because you love me

A response to the “I Challenge YOU” question: What have you lost?

Image by the author — words I believe with all my heart

In what I have lost In what I have gained In what I have kept In what remains Always at the core Of who I was, who I am Remains the love That first lived when I agreed to take your name

The trade offs of our life Made it all worthwhile The wishes wished The promises kept The places lived The memories made The child raised The work we did The homes we made

I would not take back The things lost over time I would not have missed Our loves our lives For any money, Sanity, stability For I could not live Without the core of you

My health is lost My hopes for healing too We shall never be rich Nor have but each other But this I know With all my heart What we have together What keeps us here Makes up for all we lost

Poetry
Love
What I Lost
This Happened To Me
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