The Grief Always Finds Me
I lie in bed and close my eyes. I wait. I know it will find me eventually. It always does. …
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Today Was Lost To Grief
I wanted to get some laundry done today. It’s been piling up since my mom’s funeral, and between spending all…
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Living Without My Mom Never Gets Easier
Today when I was scrolling through Facebook I came upon a post from someone who suddenly lost their father. I…
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She Made Me Scrambled Eggs For Breakfast
I ate scrambled eggs for breakfast every morning for more months than I can count after my mom died. My…
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My Sister Reminds Me So Much of Our Mother
I watch as my baby sister rocks and soothes her newborn baby. She cuddles him close and whispers sweet words…
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One Day I Smiled Again
I remember thinking I’d never laugh again. I remember thinking I’d never smile again or breathe without heartbreak and pain. …
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Alzheimer’s Took My Mother’s Life. A Pandemic Stole Her Funeral.
If you were only allowed to have ten people at your mother’s funeral, who would you pick? How would you…
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I Would Give Anything To Hug My Mom Again
This week has been a tough one—it's been two years since my mother died. I can hardly believe it’s been…
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Losing My Mom Hurts All Over Again in Times Like These
I think we all can agree that what we are going through right now is something that none of us could…
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How a Stranger Helped Me Say Goodbye To My Mom
I was not surprised the night I found my mom’s lifeless body. I knew I would. I spent years rehearsing…
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