it's hard for me to imagine anyone "not" crying during the final ep. i
think part of the ruth character personifies how sometimes we "think" we're
unhappy or missing something, while not recognizing or appreciating all the
family and friends right in front of us - perhaps until it's too late and
they're gone - and then we "really" understand the meaning of loss. but
ruth, like all of us, experiences ups and downs, as life visits upon
everyone. in the end, ruth dying in her own bed, with loving family and
friends at her side, is one of the more blessed ways to go. we should all
be so lucky.
Post by packratI watched it tonight and bawled all through it. I'll miss the show so
much. I hate endings. The scenes with Ruth really hit me hard, harder than
all the others. I see her as a woman wanting happiness and companionship
and loving her children more than life itself, but never quite making any
of it work like she wanted, thus living an unfulfilled life. Yet she tried
so hard, yet never quite could achieve it.
Post by tigercatwell, if and when u think u can handle it, check it out. only the last
10 minutes are emotional, but they're intense. i know several people who
experienced personal loss and cried thru the last 10 minutes, but they're
all okay, just have some tissues nearby. Of course, experiencing
personal loss is not a prerequisite to crying during this brilliant
finale.
good luck and take care whatever u decide.
Post by packratI don't want to, I know it will get to me too much.