Quote by Mary Ann Todd Lincoln

Tell me, how can I live without my Husband any longer? This is my first awakening thought each morning, and as I watch the waves of the turbulent lake under our windows I sometimes feel I should like to go under them.

Tell me, how can I live without my Husband any longer? This

Summary

The quote portrays intense grief experienced by a person who has lost their beloved partner. The mention of waking up with thoughts of their husband and contemplating being submerged in the turbulent waves suggests a deep sense of pain and longing for their presence. The speaker is grappling with the overwhelming emptiness and struggle of navigating life without their significant other, and the turbulent lake symbolizes the emotional turmoil they are going through.

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Grief Grieving

By Mary Ann Todd Lincoln

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