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Some people say that the death of a loved one is not a torrential rain, but a long dampness in this life.
In the movie "Manchester by the Sea", the protagonist Lee falls into deep self-blame and decadence after losing three children in an accident, and the whole film is particularly depressing, but it is also real. Suffice it to say, until the end of the movie, we don't see Lee gaining some degree of redemption and the power to continue living.
△ Stills from "Manchester by the Sea".
"You didn't come back, the afternoon sun was shining on the bed, I didn't even have time to cry, and I didn't think I should cry, but my heart hurt like a pinprick after being torn." In Goldfish Sauce's "Confession in the World", she depicts the heaviness of losing her loved ones in just a few strokes.
In the book, she writes about her sincere love with Xiaohu, and writes about the pain and regret of her lover's departure, which has caused countless people to cry. In "Friends, Please Listen", the guests read Goldfish Sauce "A Letter to My Son's Future" and choked up. Now, many years have passed, through the dampness of life, Goldfish Sauce brings her new work "Firefly Light" to meet everyone.
Yes, sometimes we don't try to comfort everyone to move on, we understand that loss can sometimes be so heavy, but it is precisely because we deeply understand the weight of loss that we are moved by the courage of others to move on.
In the new book, Goldfish Sauce uses the pen in her hand to convey her strength and warmth, inspiring each of us who have experienced the pain of loss. In "Fireflies", she tells us that even after losing the person she loved in her life, she was still not trapped by the weight of loss, but chose the latter - to fill the void in life with love and hope, and to light the way forward.
△ "Firefly Light", Guomai Culture | Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House, 2024
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Your birth is a new beginning in my life
"Even though God has taken my lover, I will never complain about life because of it." In Firefly Light, Goldfish Sauce shares how she redefined her life with her son Peanut after losing her lover. Goldfish Sauce takes the growth of her and her son Peanut as the context, delicately outlining a picture of the emotional interweaving between mother and son. She recorded every moment of Peanut's toddler to becoming sensible, as well as her own journey from a young mother to a strong backing for her children.
In the book, Goldfish Butter shares the changes that Peanut's birth has brought to her: "Your birth is a new starting point in my life. She describes how she went from being a woman who relied on love to being a mother who could do anything for the sake of her children.
△ Peanut learned to ride a bicycle for the first time, completed her homework for the first time, and prepared a gift for her for Mother's Day for the first time. These seemingly ordinary little things constitute a precious memory of the mother and son growing up together. (Photo/Interviewee)
Although she emphasized the transformation that her son has brought to her more independence, Goldfish Sauce does not shy away from the difficulties and challenges of a single mother's life, and she candidly talks about the difficulties of being a single mother. However, it was these challenges that brought her and Peanut closer together. She told Peanut: "No matter how big the world is, no matter how small our home is, if there is love, there is everything." ”
Goldfish Sauce often updates her daily life on Weibo, and one of the blog posts is accompanied by "My travel partner, photo partner, social cow partner, painting partner, love talk partner, reading book partner, noisy partner...... Thank you for accompanying me through the experience: joys and sorrows, joys and sorrows, life and death, parting, rebirth, we are a lifelong mother and son. ”
This is probably the most loving words to describe Goldfish Sauce and his son. Love is to support and accompany each other.
The world's strongest backing
Goldfish sauce is here for mothers, and it can always be a child. In the book, the dialogue between Goldfish Sauce and her mother is often full of warmth and wisdom. Their communication is not limited to the trivialities of daily life, but also touches on the meaning of life, the role of women, and the sacrifices and gains of motherhood.
During a late-night conversation, Goldfish Sauce asked her mother, "Mom, how did you give birth to me on March 3rd?" The mother's answer not only revealed the truth behind the birthday, but also conveyed her deep love for her daughter: "If there is anything special about this day, I think the biggest special thing is: I have you from now on." ”
Goldfish Sauce's mother is a tough and capable woman, in the face of the double pressure of family and work, she has never complained, and always silently bears the burden of the family with a tenacity that is almost unique to motherhood. She finds time in her busy schedule to spend time with her family and uses her way to convey love and care, whether it's a late-night conversation or a daily meal.
△ "Firefly Light" real shot
"When my mother was young, she liked to write articles and paint...... "It can be said that Goldfish Sauce's talent for painting comes from her mother. Goldfish Sauce understands that it is her mother who has given her talent, courage, kindness, resilience and strength, and it is her mother's support that has allowed her to grow into what she is now. In her book, she wrote: "Thank you, dear mother, for letting me know this. You have been the most important supporter in my life, you have given me talent, courage, kindness, resilience and strength. Most importantly, you have given me precious life. I value every moment in my life and don't take my life lightly because of any setbacks or blows. ”
And Goldfish Sauce's positive attitude also comes from her mother, how to "stay optimistic and strong in the midst of difficulties" is Goldfish Sauce's memory of her mother's youth, and it also allows her to stand up again when she experiences major changes in her life.
I learned to be loved and I learned to rely on myself
In "Firefly Light", Goldfish Sauce wrote a sentence "Those who love love to return, and those who are blessed are blessed", which is perfect for summing up her relationship with the people around her.
Goldfish Sauce's emotional bond with her sister occupies an important place in the book. They grew up together and shared countless laughs and tears. My sister's optimism and strength have had a profound impact on Goldfish Sauce. When her sister faced fertility problems, Goldfish Sauce gave support and encouragement as a younger sister, and after learning that her sister had difficulty having children, Goldfish Sauce has been using the company of herself and Peanuts to heal her sister and protect each other in their respective lives.
△ "Firefly Light" catalog
And her grandparents. Goldfish sauce wrote in the book that she took her grandparents to Chengde on a trip, and the way was full of the warmth of life, which became the memory of Goldfish Sauce She said: "That trip is not only the dream of grandpa and grandma, but also the dream of grandpa and grandma that fulfills my dream, it is a dream that I have wanted since I was a child: in the dream, I hope that all the people I love will never grow old and will not die, and we can be together forever, forever and forever." ”
During this trip, her grandparents took the initiative to explain to her the arrangements after her death, and Goldfish Sauce could not suppress her sadness, she realized that time is limited and life is full of uncertainty, which also means that life is not always full of surprises, and there are many regrets and helplessness.
Grandparents want to accomplish what they want to do in a small amount of time. And you should try to spend the rest of your life without regrets. These warm or deep family relationships together construct the richness and complexity of Goldfish Sauce's inner world.
Seeing the fragments in the book, you may not be able to tell whether Goldfish Sauce is lucky or unlucky, unfortunately Goldfish Sauce lost her lover, fortunately the people who remained by her side, and the soft and resolute heart of gold.
△ "Firefly Light" author goldfish sauce
Those who love love to return, and those who are blessed are blessed. The story of Goldfish Sauce, like the light of a firefly, is small but bright, guiding us to understand the true value of family affection, and allowing us to feel the happiness of loving and being loved in reading.
If you're looking for a book that depicts the warmth and understanding of family, read Fireflies. If you're looking for a book to help you rebuild your life and inner order, you might as well read Fireflies. If you're looking for a book on personal growth and self-redemption, you might as well read Fireflies.
△ "Firefly Light" real shot
Hopefully, this book will help you re-look at life, find strength in the glimmer of life, and maintain inner peace and softness in a world that is not always tender.
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