I Wish Dad Were Here
“I wish Dad wasn’t dead, ” my sister said as we trudged back into the spring pollen to make small…
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“I wish Dad wasn’t dead, ” my sister said as we trudged back into the spring pollen to make small…
Continue ReadingTo my dad in Heaven on Father’s Day, When I was little, you seemed invincible. The strongest man who could…
Continue ReadingDear LeRoy, If only I had truly grasped the legacy you would leave, I promise I would have spoken these…
Continue ReadingI’m exhausted. Every parent is exhausted. Exhausted is the baseline once you’re responsible for someone other than yourself. Their lack…
Continue Reading“What if she’s just meant to be our miracle baby?” The moment my husband said those words to me, my…
Continue ReadingToday I counted the years since we lost you. It's been seven years, and I still think of you regularly.…
Continue ReadingIn my grief journey, I’ve come head to head with some of the most intense emotions I’ve ever felt. They…
Continue Reading“Did you find everything you need?” the cashier asked, looking up as she scanned my groceries. It’s the same question…
Continue ReadingOur bright, beautiful, beloved son was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his late 20s. Although the manifestation of his illness surfaced…
Continue ReadingDear Mama, I want you to know—you aren’t alone. Not even by a little bit. Not ever, but especially not…
Continue ReadingI never pictured myself without my mama at only 26 years old. I never saw a life when I couldn’t…
Continue ReadingThis is not how it was supposed to be. I am most certainly not made for this. God, why are…
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