Holding Change & Loss

On By Dawn MinottIn Poetry, Prose

Hi WordPress Fam,

I’ve been quiet here, not from lack of words, but because life shifted fast and hard. I recently relocated to Kenya for work — a major transition that has demanded my full attention, mind, and energy.

At the same time, my heart has been anchored back home, as I watched the devastation of Hurricane Melissa unfold across Jamaica. Many of you have shared kind words to the posts I managed to get out on the situation in Jamaica. Again, THANK YOU!

Holding both realities at once has been heavy. The emotional toll of uprooting, starting over in a new country, and witnessing so much loss in a place that shaped me has been A LOT. Some days I’ve felt stretched thin between responsibility and grief, between staying strong and needing rest.

I’ve taken this brief pause from this online space to steady myself and make space to process it all. Writing is never far from me, even when I’m quiet, and I’ll be back here soon with new stories, new reflections, and the same commitment to honesty and hope. I’ve got so much to share including from being on the ground in Jamaica, watch this space!

Thank you for your prayers and your steady presence here.

Quiet roots take hold
Storms pass, tired hearts still rise
Rest, to bloom again

One Love ❤️ One Heart ♥️
Dee

PS You’ll appreciate these posts:

we are JamaiCAN, we CAN rise again (with video and recital in patois)

Jamaica Strong

A Prayer for Jamaica

JamaiCAN: The Will That Refuses to Quit

SUPPORT JAMAICA REBUILD

If you’re able to support Jamaica’s recovery, the government has set up a site to coordinate all support coming to our beautiful island. We are grateful for all the countries, organizations, individuals, charities etc. that have come to our aid. We’re eternally grateful.

Image credit: Facebook, Jamaica Observer

39 thoughts on “Holding Change & Loss”

  1. Both these are major events, Dawn. About Jamaica, my prayers are with you and your loved ones. About Kenya, congrats on this new opportunity. I hope you settle well. Looking forward to hearing all about it. But please don’t forget to rest; we’ll be here whenever you return. 💜

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  2. Unknown's avatar Anonymous

    From Dawn to dusk; still you rise ✨️ Holding loss and love is not easy and yet the Dawn that I know will always preserve with grace & gratitude.

    Thank you for sharing 💖

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  3. Unknown's avatar Anonymous

    Wow! Soooo good to see you in print again. Super happy to hear about the new assignment. Yes, keeping the recovery efforts going ’til you come. We will bloom again. Walk good my sister.

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  5. Unknown's avatar Anonymous

    It’s been a heavy season, but I am happy you’re taking time to reflect, recharge and realign.

    We look forward to more of your lovely creations. Stay safe, stay grounded and keep growing. You got this Aunty!

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    1. Eliza!!!! You’re awesome. Thank you my friend.

      I grew up in St. Andrew—that part of the island was spared but when your land mass is a mere 4,244 square miles a hit of that magnitude affects all parts of the country. Thanks for asking 🙏🏽🙂🙏🏽

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  12. It is comforting to read that you have settled just a bit in Kenya. I hope you will continue to grow with your job, writing, groundedness, and with life itself. It’s good to see you again. 🙏🏾💙

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