Damyanti Biswas is the author of You Beneath Your Skin and numerous short stories that have been published in magazines and anthologies in the US, the UK, and Asia. She has been shortlisted for Best Small Fictions and Bath Novel Awards and is co-editor of the Forge Literary Magazine. Her next literary crime thriller, The Blue Bar, is represented by Lucienne Diver from The Knight Agency, and was published by Thomas & Mercer on January 1, 2023.
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Damyanti, disregard my question concerning your mother-in-law. I just now found the answer in this note of sad news. Dear one, may the Lord encircle you, your husband, and family in His comforting Presence, Pamela
Having lost those closest to me, I share your pain. I pray you & family will face this time with strength, courage and love. Though nothing will ease the grief, just know you are not alone.
I’m really sorry about your loss.
I’m a vitalist, so I don’t understand the spirit or religious worlds. I suppose it must be amazing to believe there’s a somewhere else where we are aware of the end of sufferings, or where we find justice or peace, and most of all, we reunite, so I have little to offer you as consolement. Your beliefs will probably keep you best company.
When we lose people we love, what I do feel is at least we know they’re inside of us in some way, because people we love or loved have helped build our Selves.
Big hug!
My condolences. I noticed on another blog you mentioned you are finding it hard to write again. Maybe you should write memories of your mother-in-law, in little vignettes, to reflect upon during dark days.
So sorry to hear this. There are many jokes about mothers-in-law, but mine was a wonderful woman. Kind, gentle, generous and with a good sense of humor. I still miss her and hope that she and your mother-in-law both rest in peace.
I am sorry to hear of your loss — and I do pray that your mother-in-law’s soul to rest in peace. I send divine ‘light’ to you and all of your loved one.
I was saddened to hear this tragic news. I’m so sorry for your loss, which must be even more difficult to bear given you are still grieving for your sister-in-law. The only comfort is that they are reunited, and without pain. My thoughts are with you and your family at this heartbreaking time.
Condolences … As you have asked for prayer for your mother in law I will assume that you were close to this woman. I have prayed for your mother in law, and I have prayed for you. Grieve well. T
As I am now 61 years old, I have become used to loss, and have no parents, and few elderly relatives still alive. It never gets any easier to say goodbye though. My thoughts are with you (albeit late) all the way from England. Regards, Pete.
My heart extends to you. This may not be the right timing; but I have nominated you for the sunshine award. Should you choose to accept please follow the instructions on my homepage post. If you decline, I completely understand, it’s a long process. Blessings on your day.
Dear Damyanti – I am so sorry for all that is happening with you and your family and you have had my prayers and thoughts across the blog-waves .. life can be cruel at times, especially unexpected and unwanted times …
I’ve asked Alex to forward this on for me .. as I’ve been unable to comment, and I don’t have your email … but I want to let you know my heart goes out to you … with love and hugs – Hilary
I now see I’m too late – this must be one awful shock and I feel for you and your father-in-law, your husband and the whole family … I cannot conceive your feelings, emotions and thoughts right now …
I am very sorry for your loss. My MIL passed on the same day as well – for her it was a blessing, but for those who are left behind it is hard. I hope that the pain of this loss will soon fade away and all that stays with you will be the good memories you have of her.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences. Words are useless right now and they won’t lessen the pain. In time it will become a dull ache, but your memories will be vivid and will never fade. Hold on to that. It’s how I survived. My thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
For some, even death can be a kind of healing. It was so for my mother, and no doubt my brothers and sisters who suffered for quite some time before their deaths. I pray that all who loved Ma may be strengthened and comforted in their loss.
Damyanti, disregard my question concerning your mother-in-law. I just now found the answer in this note of sad news. Dear one, may the Lord encircle you, your husband, and family in His comforting Presence, Pamela
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this difficult time.
Having lost those closest to me, I share your pain. I pray you & family will face this time with strength, courage and love. Though nothing will ease the grief, just know you are not alone.
My sincere condolences. Sorry to hear this!
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your mother.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Blessings on her soul.
Prayers to you and your family during these sad days.
Many condolences.
Sorry for your loss…. I hope you are feeling a little better now.
My sincere condolences, may God bless her soul.
Very sorry to know this.
My condolences!
Still thinking of you and your family. I hope you are able to find peace and solace at this time.
I’m really sorry about your loss.
I’m a vitalist, so I don’t understand the spirit or religious worlds. I suppose it must be amazing to believe there’s a somewhere else where we are aware of the end of sufferings, or where we find justice or peace, and most of all, we reunite, so I have little to offer you as consolement. Your beliefs will probably keep you best company.
When we lose people we love, what I do feel is at least we know they’re inside of us in some way, because people we love or loved have helped build our Selves.
Big hug!
Sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in peace!
I’m sorry to hear that 🙁 I’m sure she’s in a better place now.
My condolences. I noticed on another blog you mentioned you are finding it hard to write again. Maybe you should write memories of your mother-in-law, in little vignettes, to reflect upon during dark days.
Praying for your family at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Santa Muerte bless you.
Much love and prayers coming your way.
I’m so sorry about your mother in law. Your ritual idea inspires me. Blessings and healing to you.
So sorry for your recent losses.
My condolences. Losing a parent is heartbreaking.
So sorry to hear that….
I just saw this post today, D. Sorry to hear the news. I hope you and your husband are doing well. You’re in my thoughts, as always.
Deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Namaste.
Your dearest will live forever as love and the nurturing of lives well lived.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
May God give your entire family His most wonderful peace that passes all understanding. So very sorry for you loss.
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with her and with your family.
I sent my love when you blogged about her earlier – I looked right into her picture and sent her my wishes; she is not lost but will be much missed
So sorry to hear this. There are many jokes about mothers-in-law, but mine was a wonderful woman. Kind, gentle, generous and with a good sense of humor. I still miss her and hope that she and your mother-in-law both rest in peace.
I am sorry to hear of your loss — and I do pray that your mother-in-law’s soul to rest in peace. I send divine ‘light’ to you and all of your loved one.
Yes, rest in peace.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss, Damyanti.
Oh. My condolences to you and especially to your husband and his relatives. Not easy losing a love done, especially if it’s your parent or your child…
I was saddened to hear this tragic news. I’m so sorry for your loss, which must be even more difficult to bear given you are still grieving for your sister-in-law. The only comfort is that they are reunited, and without pain. My thoughts are with you and your family at this heartbreaking time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…
Condolences … As you have asked for prayer for your mother in law I will assume that you were close to this woman. I have prayed for your mother in law, and I have prayed for you. Grieve well. T
As I am now 61 years old, I have become used to loss, and have no parents, and few elderly relatives still alive. It never gets any easier to say goodbye though. My thoughts are with you (albeit late) all the way from England. Regards, Pete.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. {{Hugs}} to you and your husband.
My heart extends to you. This may not be the right timing; but I have nominated you for the sunshine award. Should you choose to accept please follow the instructions on my homepage post. If you decline, I completely understand, it’s a long process. Blessings on your day.
Of course.
I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law! Peace be with you.
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers to her, you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
With you in prayer, Damyanti. May her soul rest in peace.
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Praying for your family.
Dear Damyanti – I am so sorry for all that is happening with you and your family and you have had my prayers and thoughts across the blog-waves .. life can be cruel at times, especially unexpected and unwanted times …
I’ve asked Alex to forward this on for me .. as I’ve been unable to comment, and I don’t have your email … but I want to let you know my heart goes out to you … with love and hugs – Hilary
I now see I’m too late – this must be one awful shock and I feel for you and your father-in-law, your husband and the whole family … I cannot conceive your feelings, emotions and thoughts right now …
My heartfelt thoughts – Hilary
May the caring concern of all these people ease your sense of loss. Lovingly, Christina
So sorry to hear about your loss. Do everything good for yourself.
Prayers in.
So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear that. Sending prayers for comfort and warm hugs your way 🙁
So sorry to hear that she passed away. May you know that God is with you and your family during this difficult. time.
I’m sorry and wish you peace…..
I’m very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
*hugs* So sorry for your loss 🙁
Sorry for your loss . . . prayers coming, I hope you feel God’s love <3
I’m so sorry to hear this, Damyanti. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry to hear of you and your family’s loss.
Hugs and prayers, Damyanti
So sorry, Damyanti. Praying.
My thoughts are with you.
Sorry to hear the news, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
I’m so sorry, dear lady. I send my deepest sympathy to you all. You’ll be in my thoughts and in my heart.
I am very sorry for your loss. My MIL passed on the same day as well – for her it was a blessing, but for those who are left behind it is hard. I hope that the pain of this loss will soon fade away and all that stays with you will be the good memories you have of her.
I’m sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences. Words are useless right now and they won’t lessen the pain. In time it will become a dull ache, but your memories will be vivid and will never fade. Hold on to that. It’s how I survived. My thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Dear lady,
My thoughts, prayers are with you, your loved ones, your beloved sister-in-law and your beloved mother-in-law.
In peace and kindness,
Gary
I can’t even begin to imagine the loss you are feeling in the wake of the deaths of your sister-in-law and now mother-in-law. I’m sincerely sorry.
So sorry, my thoughts are with you and your family xx
I am sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family!
I am so sorry for your loss. We are here if you need a shoulder.
So sorry for your loss.
my condolences
May her soul rest in peace and my prayers are with you and your family.. Take care ..
God bless you and her family!
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Prayers for the peace of her soul and the peace of mind and healing for you and your family.
Lee
Im so sorry honey (((((hugs))))) xx
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. May the God of peace comfort you and your family.
I am so sorry! You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Sorry to hear that
Damyanti, just to say how sorry I am to hear of your loss and that my thoughts are with you and your family. xx
So sorry for your loss, Damyanti.
I am praying for you and your family.
My love and thoughts with your family
I’m so sorry for your loss.
There are no words to express the depth of sorrow in loss; I will pray for you and your family.
I am sorry for your loss. May her memory live in your heart.
My most sincere condolences.
Very sorry to hear your loved one passed. Will pray for healing for your family.
For some, even death can be a kind of healing. It was so for my mother, and no doubt my brothers and sisters who suffered for quite some time before their deaths. I pray that all who loved Ma may be strengthened and comforted in their loss.
<3 and prayers!
Sorry for your loss. Prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family.
My thoughts are with you and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you.
Sorry for your loss, sure she gets to go to heaven!
We are praying for you and your family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. I will add her to my morning prayers. May God be with you and your family.