Is What I am Feeling Normal?

I am normal I am told
I seem to be falling apart
My attention span can be measured in seconds
My patience in minutes
I cry at the drop of a hat
I forget to sign the checks
Half of everything in the house is misplaced
Feelings of anxiety and restlessness are my constant companions
Rainy days seem extra dreary
Sunny days seem an outrage
Other people’s pain and frustration seem insignificant
Laughing, happy people seem out of place in my world
It has become routine to feel half crazy
I am normal I am told
I’m a newly grieving person

~ Anonymous ~