5/30/2023 0 Comments Goodreads sorrow and bliss![]() ![]() It’s a pretty heavy story, but there are some moments of humor and I enjoyed Martha’s relationship with her dad and her sister, Ingrid. Though Sorrow and Bliss is a fictional story, I appreciate the seemingly realistic portrayal from Meg Mason in dealing with a mental illness, from both the patient and the support side. ![]() I recognize the need to find answers and seek clarity, but I really felt for her family who tried to be supportive while this emotional rollercoaster also wore on them. ![]() While I felt for the things Martha was going through, I found her actions frustrating at times too. ![]() The story flips back and forth between the past - how Martha and Patrick met, Martha’s earlier memories, and attempts to manage her feelings, and now - where Martha is still trying to manage her feelings and cope without Patrick in her day to day life. Editions for Sorrow and Bliss: (Paperback published in 2021), (Kindle Edition published in 2020), 0063049589 (Hardcover published in 2021), 0063049597 (P. She’s seen countless doctors and therapists but hasn’t ever been able to find the helpful answers she is seeking. Martha suffers from mental illness (unspecified) and has several highs and lows. 118 quotes from Sorrow and Bliss: Everything is broken and messed up and completely fine. He’s reached his breaking point dealing with Martha’s behavior after trying to be a steady, supportive presence for several years. Sorrow and Bliss is the story of Martha, a 40 year old woman who moves back in with her parents after her husband, Patrick, leaves their executive home. ![]()
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