What Grieving Hearts Really Need is Grace
I know they mean well. I know they speak with love. That doesn’t make the words sting any lighter. The…
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I know they mean well. I know they speak with love. That doesn’t make the words sting any lighter. The…
Continue ReadingSometimes I feel guilty that I still miss you. Sometimes I feel like enough time has passed, and I should…
Continue ReadingShe held the title of mother. She held the responsibility of friend, caretaker, referee, chauffeur, and all the other duties…
Continue ReadingI lie in bed and close my eyes. I wait. I know it will find me eventually. It always does. …
Continue ReadingIt was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for a cemetery visit with my mother. It was empty and calm. The…
Continue ReadingI wanted to get some laundry done today. It’s been piling up since my mom’s funeral, and between spending all…
Continue ReadingToday when I was scrolling through Facebook I came upon a post from someone who suddenly lost their father. I…
Continue ReadingI ate scrambled eggs for breakfast every morning for more months than I can count after my mom died. My…
Continue ReadingI watch as my baby sister rocks and soothes her newborn baby. She cuddles him close and whispers sweet words…
Continue ReadingI remember thinking I’d never laugh again. I remember thinking I’d never smile again or breathe without heartbreak and pain. …
Continue ReadingIf you were only allowed to have ten people at your mother’s funeral, who would you pick? How would you…
Continue ReadingThe world as we know it has changed. Masks are the norm, contact is not. Businesses are closing, restaurants are…
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