Lisa Curry's emotional post sparks a wave of support and love
Lisa Curry has shared a heartfelt tribute on the third anniversary of her daughter Jaimi's death.
Jaimi passed away in 2020 after a long health battle, at just 33 years old, and is the daughter of Lisa and former Ironman Grant Kenny.
Lisa took to Instagram to commemorate her daughter with a painting of Jaimi that she commissioned to a local artist, and share her grief journey.
"3 years ago, our beautiful daughter Jaimi took her last breath. We all love you and miss you everyday Jaimi and hope you’re at peace. It still feels like yesterday," she began the long and emotional post.
“We all love you and miss you every day Jaimi and hope you’re at peace.
“It’s been a s*** and sad week, where I’ve needed lots of hugs and am constantly wiping my tears away. I tell myself to breathe because I know it’s a bad day, not a bad life.
“I’m doing ok ... but feeling sad on the inside while trying to be happy on the outside is overwhelming and feels exhausting," she added.
Lisa also said that sometimes she can barely recognise herself in the mirror because she looks like "a mess" and other times she sees "the old Lisa."
"The path to recovery is long and can only be done in my own time.
"The last 3 years has been a long, slow, painful, uneventful decline in my health and my soul. I talk out loud, frustratingly scolding myself to get my s*** together. There are days when I don’t care about anything.
"I need to change that talk to be more positive and give myself permission that it’s ok to move forward.
"Moving on doesn’t mean letting go. I will never let her go," she added.
Lisa then said that she needed to start looking after herself so she can be "the mother, grannie, wife and friend that I should be."
She then thanked local artist Donna Munro for the beautiful painting of her daughter, before asking her fans if they were okay, after noting that it was R U OK Day.
She reminded fans to talk to someone and sent “Love and strength to everyone who’s struggling for whatever reason.”
Her followers flocked to the comments to offer their love and support, and thanked her for being open and vulnerable.
“Do what you can today Lisa and let tomorrow take care of the rest. Your baby mattered, your grief at her loss is justifiable. Don’t punish yourself for not having a heart of stone. One step after another, no time limit. ❤️🙏🌸” wrote one fan.
“Sending love, Lisa. Can’t imagine your pain," commented another.
“You’re very brave Lisa, sending strength and a big hug, we who have lost a piece of our heart knows how hard it is," wrote a third.
"The words I say will never ease the pain but know you are a beautiful strong woman who inspires more people than you would ever know with your honest and raw feelings on grief. Hugs to you," commented a fourth.
"I hope that you find a little comfort in the fact that you would have helped so many other people going through similar grief. Sending much needed hugs and sunshine," added another.
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