Thank you so much for all the love and support in your comments ❤ It wasn't easy to hit "publish" button as this video is really personal, but I really hope and believe that it may help somebody to go through their grief journey.
So appreciate the courage you showed by sharing your personal grief with all of us. You are a special young woman! Let your faith in mankind and nature continue to prosper… View each sunrise you awaken to as a sign of your dad smiling down on you, greeting you with assurances that the day you are about to embark on will be filled with new adventures and beauty. Take each day as it comes. Linger when you’d like, push on when only YOU feel you must… THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts and insights along the way. I’ll be watching, and living this AWESOME JOURNEY through you. Thoughts and prayers to you for a safe and inspirational drive!!
thank you for sharing your feelings with all of us who follow your adventure. I am 80 yrs old and I am not able to do what you are doing any more, but really enjoy your outings. Again thank you and I hope this trip will help you with finding closer and help with your sorrow. Richard
Most people are good people. Most people have experienced grief and will not be cruel to someone who is experiencing it. It's OK to be vulnerable. We're your friends, Asha. We're here for you.
I lost my mom seven years ago, and I understand what you feel. Two years ago I realized a long road trip in South America. Was the way to connect with her, with her memory. Un abrazo desde Sudamérica, bendiciones. Sorry for my bad English..
i lost my father 40 years ago as a small child and i can tell you the grief never goes away it just lessens overtime and becomes more bearable... there is barely a day that goes by that i dont think about him and i keep his memory alive by sharing my stories about him with my children and my youngest and only son is the imagine of him and even has similar mannerisms which is a blessing from God...my father was born was Polish he was born in Bialystock and and very good man whom i miss everyday... safe travels lovely thanx for sharing your grief i promise you it will subsided given time xoxo
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability- my parents have been gone for years but hearing the pain in your voice brings it all back fresh. Cherish all the memories and know your father is celebrating this trip with you
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. I lost my stepfather suddenly in 2021, so I understand what you’re going through. It takes time to heal, and I think the first year is just working through the shock. It doesn’t mean it magically feels all better after a year. I relate when you say that this journey is part of your grieving process for you, and I teared up a bit too when you said that. I lost my dog this April, and I still cry. In May, I bought a Subaru so I’d have a reliable car to go camping, and that’s what led me to your channel. I named the car to honor both my stepfather and my dog, and they come with me in spirit. I’m sure your father will be with you in spirit too, and I bet he would want you to take the trip you postponed to be with him. Death will never be able to overtake love. The ones we lose will always be in our hearts. ❤
Wishing you safe travels and healing along the way to Alaska. Appreciate the rawness and honesty of this video. It’s not easy to share such things and takes real courage.
Thank you for such a supportive comment… it wasn’t easy to publish it but those kinds of videos had really helped me… so I really hope it will help someone in their grief journey.
I am truly sorry for your loss of your father . I lost my mother just over 2 weeks ago. Words can not express how I feel. I am now without both of my parents and feel like an orphan. She was my friend that I shared RUclips videos with. Again I am so very sorry for your loss ❤
I’m so so sorry for your loss 💔 I know how it feels and I know there are no words to describe it. All I can write is to be gentle and patient with yourself and your feelings. Sending lots of warm thoughts toward you ✨
Hello Asha, I just recently found your channel. Thank you for opening up about your grief. I lost both of my parents, 8 weeks apart in 2021, and I lost my younger brother almost 10 years ago. I can tell you that the grief you feel changes over time, but it never goes away completely. However, as time passes you cherish the memories of your time together. I hope you are successful in your trip this year, and it will be cathartic for you. Thank you for sharing your trip.
Very touching, Asha. I also have tears, now. In my case, I lost my dear mother last year . . .she was 101 and we were great friends. She taught me how to have fun and treat myself and not overcomplicate things. One of my fondest memories is of her and me walking across a pretty meadow after she moved in with me, and her taking my hand and swinging it and singing, "Here we go gathering nuts in May, nuts in May, nuts in May . . ." Keep your father with you and use the lessons he taught you . . . and you'll keep his memory alive.
Thank you for sharing this. No words can fix that kind of loss, but know that your tears show just how much he meant to you. We're new to following your journey, but we're wishing and hoping for peace and comfort and purpose as you complete this trip. We are thankful for you.
I certainly hope no one is heartless enough to be cruel in the comments! For my part I can't wait to see the beautiful things you have to share and I hope that this journey does help you to process your grief. ❤❤❤
Unfortunately social media world can be sometimes really cruel… thank you for such a warm and supportive comment. I promise I’ll show you here many beautiful places!
Press on youg lady. There is so much beauty and adventure ahead. Some of your personnel grief will always stay with you. Its one of lifes burdens, I know. But what lies ahead will be memories that you will enjoy forever, A long road trip is a healthy mind and soul trip. Stay safe and press on,
Thank you for sharing this. Back in July of 2023 I took my parents out to very nearly the same spot you're at, my mom loved it, though it was windy as all heck on our visit. Shortly there after she had a really bad stroke, and she passed in March. Our little trip was the last time I got to see her fully as herself. So thank you, for sharing this, and refreshing my memory of that windy day.
It would be good if there was a Grief GPS where you could set the most direct path through it. I’m sorry to hear about your dear dad. I said goodbye to mum and dad 10 and 20 years ago now. I would say whilst the sadness is still there, the grief isn’t as deep or as wide now. I think your dad would be proud of his daughter’s adventurous spirit and deciding to make her Alaskan journey. Safe journey.
Dad always supported you and was very proud of you. Now he looks down from above and admires your expeditions. Happy travels. Take care of yourself.❤️❤❤❤❤
My grandpa died a few years ago due to cancer. I would always go down to his house every summer since I was born. A year before he died we did a big road trip to the Grand Canyon together and ever since then when I’m anywhere around there I get emotional as well. Just know how much you are loved by your friends and family and even us your subscribers. It takes a lot to be open about things like that.
It's been many years since my Dad passed away. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him. Keep your Dad's memory close to your heart. That's where mine is. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels.
💔 You may never get over the grief of the loss of your dad, but you will have memories that will make you smile. Happy Birthday! Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin!
Thank you Asha. Healing is a journey. I have much pain from the past and childhood fears. I am overcoming. ❤I am not afraid. Hey we are with you. Keep going! I am camping today with my 2004 Subaru Forester XT. 🎉 Blessings to you and your team.
was just leaving for a bike ride and this popped up.... solo is probably the best thing for you right now, just you and your thoughts / memories. maybe some music that reminds you of memories that you can play real soft or loud. no distractions. happy birthday and my condolences. safe travels
Happy Birthday to you. I’ve lost both of my parents over the past few years. My birthday was this past week. I didn’t see any reason to celebrate. It’s not easy but you are loved.
Hello Asha. No, there is no way to put words to grief. And no, it does not go away, we live with it all the while knowing how dear and precious life is, and continuing to experience joy, happiness and laughter with those still with us. My grief lurks in the corners of my mind and heart. Out of seemingly no where the sadness and pain enters in again and I can physically feel the moment I learned of my loss. Sometimes people say to me "I have no words...", and I say to some of them that I don't either. I listen to the words I try to use for it, and as I'm listening I'm telling myself to just be still and quiet at the same time, and let the feelings be. They are ours and no one can know what those times and moments are like for us except another grief walker. I am gearing up now to go from NH to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and drive The Cabot Trail for some solitude and stillness. Much love to you my child....I am 81, and I won't trivialize your grief by saying you will be alright and the other well meaning things people say to us that care. What you will do is prevail. You have no choice, because you are someone that knows life is glorious. If I was there I'd wrap you in a quilt and rock you.
Ahh sweetheart - you are in the year of “firsts” - first birthday, Xmas, Fathers Day etc. without your dad. It’s awful. I lost my own dad in my 20’s and it was the worst. It took me five years to stop crying at songs, sayings etc. Your life will fill up with things over the years and the hole in your heart will heal over but there will always be that scar. Honor his memory by being the best you can be. Good luck.
I’m sorry about your Father Asha. Just learned you are on the way to Banff. Don’t know which road option are you taking north. Just keep in mind; We have had huge fires in Jasper,AB so highway 93 between Lake Louise and Jasper is closed. You should be able to drive to Hinton -Grande Prairie,then Dawson Creek,BC. You can also take hwy 97 and 16in BC to Kitwanga (???) and North to Yukon border. I have travelled to Yukon,NWT and Alaska several times. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me. Best wishes. Pozdrawiam. Paweł
Thank you Paweł! I’m aware of the situation with wildfires, unfortuantely there are spreading like crazy right now. I’ll address it in one if my next videos.
If you don't know what to do or why you are doing it, that's when you should just go home to be around family and think about your near-term future and what you really want to do because being on the road doesn't make it any better. it just makes it lonelier for you..
@@ashaslaw well it wasn't really advice, it was just a suggestion ...I am no one to give you advice because I admire you being out there alone on the road, it takes a special person to do that. JIM
Thank you so much for all the love and support in your comments ❤ It wasn't easy to hit "publish" button as this video is really personal, but I really hope and believe that it may help somebody to go through their grief journey.
So appreciate the courage you showed by sharing your personal grief with all of us. You are a special young woman! Let your faith in mankind and nature continue to prosper…
View each sunrise you awaken to as a sign of your dad smiling down on you, greeting you with assurances that the day you are about to embark on will be filled with new adventures and beauty. Take each day as it comes. Linger when you’d like, push on when
only YOU feel you must…
THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts and insights along the way. I’ll be watching, and living this AWESOME JOURNEY through you.
Thoughts and prayers to you for a safe and inspirational drive!!
thank you for sharing your feelings with all of us who follow your adventure. I am 80 yrs old and I am not able to do what you are doing any more, but really enjoy your outings. Again thank you and I hope this trip will help you with finding closer and help with your sorrow. Richard
Thank you Richard! It makes me extremely happy to read that my videos bring you joy.
Most people are good people. Most people have experienced grief and will not be cruel to someone who is experiencing it. It's OK to be vulnerable. We're your friends, Asha. We're here for you.
Thank you for your support.
I lost my mom seven years ago, and I understand what you feel. Two years ago I realized a long road trip in South America. Was the way to connect with her, with her memory.
Un abrazo desde Sudamérica, bendiciones.
Sorry for my bad English..
So sorry to hear about your loss… long road trips really help to connect with the ones we lost.
i lost my father 40 years ago as a small child and i can tell you the grief never goes away it just lessens overtime and becomes more bearable... there is barely a day that goes by that i dont think about him and i keep his memory alive by sharing my stories about him with my children and my youngest and only son is the imagine of him and even has similar mannerisms which is a blessing from God...my father was born was Polish he was born in Bialystock and and very good man whom i miss everyday... safe travels lovely thanx for sharing your grief i promise you it will subsided given time xoxo
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability- my parents have been gone for years but hearing the pain in your voice brings it all back fresh. Cherish all the memories and know your father is celebrating this trip with you
Thank you for your kind comment…
Amazes me that folks need to be asked to not be cruel. Thanks for this. New subscriber
Thank you…
Seriously, what's up with that???!!!
Oh honey! You go go right ahead and let it out. We'll listen. Sending hugs. ❤
Thank you so much for this comment 🩷
You are a beautiful soul Asha, your father is very proud of you as he’s following you on your journeys ❤
Thank you…
Appreciate your journey. Losing a Loved one is never nice. Keep up the lovely videos.🥰
Thank you… I will!
Acompanhando tua aventura. Rômulo, do extremo sul do Brasil.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. I lost my stepfather suddenly in 2021, so I understand what you’re going through. It takes time to heal, and I think the first year is just working through the shock. It doesn’t mean it magically feels all better after a year. I relate when you say that this journey is part of your grieving process for you, and I teared up a bit too when you said that. I lost my dog this April, and I still cry. In May, I bought a Subaru so I’d have a reliable car to go camping, and that’s what led me to your channel. I named the car to honor both my stepfather and my dog, and they come with me in spirit. I’m sure your father will be with you in spirit too, and I bet he would want you to take the trip you postponed to be with him. Death will never be able to overtake love. The ones we lose will always be in our hearts. ❤
Wishing you safe travels and healing along the way to Alaska. Appreciate the rawness and honesty of this video. It’s not easy to share such things and takes real courage.
Thank you for such a supportive comment… it wasn’t easy to publish it but those kinds of videos had really helped me… so I really hope it will help someone in their grief journey.
I am truly sorry for your loss of your father . I lost my mother just over 2 weeks ago. Words can not express how I feel. I am now without both of my parents and feel like an orphan. She was my friend that I shared RUclips videos with. Again I am so very sorry for your loss ❤
I’m so so sorry for your loss 💔 I know how it feels and I know there are no words to describe it. All I can write is to be gentle and patient with yourself and your feelings. Sending lots of warm thoughts toward you ✨
Hello Asha, I just recently found your channel. Thank you for opening up about your grief. I lost both of my parents, 8 weeks apart in 2021, and I lost my younger brother almost 10 years ago. I can tell you that the grief you feel changes over time, but it never goes away completely. However, as time passes you cherish the memories of your time together. I hope you are successful in your trip this year, and it will be cathartic for you. Thank you for sharing your trip.
Thank you for sharing your story and your supportive and warm comment. I feel like you don’t actually know what grief is until you experience it.
Very touching, Asha. I also have tears, now. In my case, I lost my dear mother last year . . .she was 101 and we were great friends. She taught me how to have fun and treat myself and not overcomplicate things. One of my fondest memories is of her and me walking across a pretty meadow after she moved in with me, and her taking my hand and swinging it and singing, "Here we go gathering nuts in May, nuts in May, nuts in May . . ." Keep your father with you and use the lessons he taught you . . . and you'll keep his memory alive.
Thank you for sharing this. No words can fix that kind of loss, but know that your tears show just how much he meant to you. We're new to following your journey, but we're wishing and hoping for peace and comfort and purpose as you complete this trip. We are thankful for you.
Thank you for such a thoughtful and warm comment… I’m looking forward to meeting you both in person. Will dm you on Instagram soon..
Thank you for sharing…… 🫂…. Sending blessings 🪬🙏🏽
Thank you for watching and support…
I certainly hope no one is heartless enough to be cruel in the comments! For my part I can't wait to see the beautiful things you have to share and I hope that this journey does help you to process your grief. ❤❤❤
Unfortunately social media world can be sometimes really cruel… thank you for such a warm and supportive comment. I promise I’ll show you here many beautiful places!
Hugs, Asha.
Press on youg lady. There is so much beauty and adventure ahead. Some of your personnel grief will always stay with you. Its one of lifes burdens, I know. But what lies ahead will be memories that you will enjoy forever, A long road trip is a healthy mind and soul trip. Stay safe and press on,
I will… thank you… you described the purpose of this roadtrip so well - long journeys like that are for the mind and soul.
Happy Birthday, today is my birthday too.
My dad is 86 and not doing well. Hugs to you.😊❤
Thank you for sharing this. Back in July of 2023 I took my parents out to very nearly the same spot you're at, my mom loved it, though it was windy as all heck on our visit. Shortly there after she had a really bad stroke, and she passed in March. Our little trip was the last time I got to see her fully as herself. So thank you, for sharing this, and refreshing my memory of that windy day.
It would be good if there was a Grief GPS where you could set the most direct path through it. I’m sorry to hear about your dear dad. I said goodbye to mum and dad 10 and 20 years ago now. I would say whilst the sadness is still there, the grief isn’t as deep or as wide now. I think your dad would be proud of his daughter’s adventurous spirit and deciding to make her Alaskan journey. Safe journey.
Dad always supported you and was very proud of you. Now he looks down from above and admires your expeditions. Happy travels. Take care of yourself.❤️❤❤❤❤
Thank you Mom ❤️❤️
Uśmiechaj się Aśka pełną gębą i ciesz się jak najczęściej. Twój Tato będzie robił to samo.. Tak myśl.., mi pomogło 🙂. I dawaj częściej filmiki! 😛
Dzięki wielkie! Tak... staram się montować filmiki, jak najszybciej, ale ciężko mi to idzie, bo albo prowadzę, albo nagrywam, albo śpię ;)
Great stuff Asha!! A trip of a lifetime.
Memories of people lost is what keep those people alive..
My grandpa died a few years ago due to cancer. I would always go down to his house every summer since I was born. A year before he died we did a big road trip to the Grand Canyon together and ever since then when I’m anywhere around there I get emotional as well. Just know how much you are loved by your friends and family and even us your subscribers. It takes a lot to be open about things like that.
Happy birthday, belated. I'm sorry about your Dad. He is in your heart. Go on your adventure. He will go with you. Hurt will turn to comfort.
It's been many years since my Dad passed away. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him. Keep your Dad's memory close to your heart. That's where mine is. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels.
Thank you for such a warm comment and sharing your experience…
💔 You may never get over the grief of the loss of your dad, but you will have memories that will make you smile. Happy Birthday!
Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin!
Thank you Asha. Healing is a journey. I have much pain from the past and childhood fears. I am overcoming. ❤I am not afraid.
Hey we are with you.
Keep going!
I am camping today with my 2004 Subaru Forester XT. 🎉
Blessings to you and your team.
was just leaving for a bike ride and this popped up....
solo is probably the best thing for you right now, just you and your thoughts / memories. maybe some music that reminds you of memories that you can play real soft or loud. no distractions.
happy birthday and my condolences. safe travels
Oh Asha. Having lost my dad (my heart), I so feel your grief and send you much love 🥺
Happy Birthday to you. I’ve lost both of my parents over the past few years. My birthday was this past week. I didn’t see any reason to celebrate. It’s not easy but you are loved.
I’m misty eyed right now. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you…
Happy birthday! We’re here, you just talk and say what you need to, we will listen. 🙏🏻💕
I feel your joy and your loss … ♥️
I know you do ❤️
Hello Asha. No, there is no way to put words to grief. And no, it does not go away, we live with it all the while knowing how dear and precious life is, and continuing to experience joy, happiness and laughter with those still with us. My grief lurks in the corners of my mind and heart. Out of seemingly no where the sadness and pain enters in again and I can physically feel the moment I learned of my loss. Sometimes people say to me "I have no words...", and I say to some of them that I don't either. I listen to the words I try to use for it, and as I'm listening I'm telling myself to just be still and quiet at the same time, and let the feelings be. They are ours and no one can know what those times and moments are like for us except another grief walker. I am gearing up now to go from NH to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and drive The Cabot Trail for some solitude and stillness. Much love to you my child....I am 81, and I won't trivialize your grief by saying you will be alright and the other well meaning things people say to us that care. What you will do is prevail. You have no choice, because you are someone that knows life is glorious. If I was there I'd wrap you in a quilt and rock you.
Travel will heal you! Looking forward to seeing Glacier Park and Canada.
Ahh sweetheart - you are in the year of “firsts” - first birthday, Xmas, Fathers Day etc. without your dad. It’s awful. I lost my own dad in my 20’s and it was the worst. It took me five years to stop crying at songs, sayings etc. Your life will fill up with things over the years and the hole in your heart will heal over but there will always be that scar. Honor his memory by being the best you can be. Good luck.
Thank you for such a warm and supportive comment… it means a lot to me.
I feel your sadness as i also lost my sister to cancer stay strong lovely lady i am tinking of you 💔
Thank you... so sorry to hear about your sister.
Happy Birthday!
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I’m sorry about your Father Asha.
Just learned you are on the way to Banff.
Don’t know which road option are you taking north.
Just keep in mind;
We have had huge fires in Jasper,AB so highway 93 between Lake Louise and Jasper is closed.
You should be able to drive to Hinton -Grande Prairie,then Dawson Creek,BC.
You can also take hwy 97 and 16in BC to Kitwanga (???) and North to Yukon border.
I have travelled to Yukon,NWT and Alaska several times.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes.
Pozdrawiam.
Paweł
Thank you Paweł! I’m aware of the situation with wildfires, unfortuantely there are spreading like crazy right now. I’ll address it in one if my next videos.
I hate birthdays too... that said... bappy hirthday.
Thank you…
😘
Happy birthday 🎉
Thank you so much!
@@ashaslaw any more videos to Alaska?
Soon ;)
may you find meaning in your grief. it made it easier for me
If you don't know what to do or why you are doing it, that's when you should just go home to be around family and think about your near-term future and what you really want to do because being on the road doesn't make it any better. it just makes it lonelier for you..
No, it doesn’t, but thank you for your advice.
@@ashaslaw okay, well you definitely have a strong personality to be out there alone when going through grief
@@ashaslaw well it wasn't really advice, it was just a suggestion ...I am no one to give you advice because I admire you being out there alone on the road, it takes a special person to do that. JIM
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