he continued grief of losing Daddy before goodbye ever fully came There are losses that happen all at once. Then there are losses that happen slowly. The kind where someone you love is still here, but pieces of what you have always known begin to feel different. Their strength changes or their energy changes. Then… Continue reading Watching Him Slip Away
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What I Haven’t Said Out Loud Yet
What I Haven’t Said Out Loud Yet The moment everything shifted. I don’t know if there was one exact moment. Honestly, I wish I could point to a day, a sentence, something clear and defined but it wasn’t like that. It was quieter and subtle at first and easy to dismiss if I wanted to.… Continue reading What I Haven’t Said Out Loud Yet
The Grief That Comes Before the Goodbye
The Grief That Comes Before the Goodbye There is a kind of grief that no one really prepares you for. Learning to hold what hasn’t fully happened because nothing has “officially” been lost. They are still here. You can still see them. Still talk to them. And still sit in the same room. Yet something… Continue reading The Grief That Comes Before the Goodbye
Fighting the Darkness Together
Fighting the Darkness Together Darkness creeps in quietly. It whispers lies of unworthiness, shame, and hopelessness. It isolates, convincing us that we are alone in our struggles. But here’s the truth: you are not alone. Fighting the darkness together without judgement or condemnation is how I roll! We all battle darkness in different ways—through mental… Continue reading Fighting the Darkness Together
In the Still of the Night The Monster Comes to Play
The Monster in the Silence I love the time of day when I can go upstairs and just be. For the day, I am done. I am done with work, cooking, cleaning, putting out fires, phone calls, texts, and all the other things that demand my attention. My stuff, a bottle of water, and my… Continue reading In the Still of the Night The Monster Comes to Play
Since You’ve Been Gone – Reality of Suicide on Family and Friends
In Since You've Been Gone - Reality of Suicide on Family and Friends, this post may contain triggers. Please stop reading if you or someone you love struggles with mental illness, depression, suicidal thoughts, or anything in that realm. Immediately, pick up the phone and call. You are treasured and loved beyond measure. Seek help!… Continue reading Since You’ve Been Gone – Reality of Suicide on Family and Friends