Category: grief

Family and Abandonment: An Open Letter

.Reading time 11 minutes.

A little back story about this open letter… I will not be clear throughout this post as to who I am referring to out of respect and privacy for the family. A few months ago, I received a text that one of my immediate family members passed away due to COVID-19. This was an estranged […]

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Mother’s Day: This Day is for You Too.

.Reading time 7 minutes.

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” Plato I look inside our bedroom… and draw my attention to the bed I made this morning. It was the first thing I did…after I sobbed upon waking up. I told myself that if I do not accomplish anything else today, at least I […]

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Life After Death: 8 Ways to Cope with Grief During the Holidays

.Reading time 9 minutes.

As the temperatures begin to cool and the leaves on the trees begin to change colors, it becomes more evident that the holiday season is quickly approaching us all. Usually a time of year that brings joy to many people, is a painful reminder to those who will not be spending those cherished holidays with […]

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Guardian of Dreams

.Reading time 7 minutes.

Originating in Native American culture, dreamcatchers has symbolized strength and unity throughout many generations. The purpose of a dreamcatcher is to swing freely above your bed, catching dreams floating by. It is believed that the good dreams know how to pass freely through the dreamcatcher, while the bad dreams get tangled up as if they […]

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