‘You Look Like Her’: Thoughts on Processing the Death of My Grandmother
I didn’t want my mom to look like her. I feared that she too would one day look at me and not recognize her daughter.
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For The Lives Lost to COVID-19
I find comfort in knowing that they are all still here with me, helping to guide the way.
For Those Who Have Lost a Father
Happy Father’s Day to those who have lost a dad. The depth of our sadness mirrors the depth of our love.
How We Deal With This Moment May Define Us
Every story has a villain, hero, victim and guide. According to author Donald Miller in a recent Instagram post, this is what makes a good narrative in fiction and what…
The Memory of You on Mother’s Day
I say Happy Mother’s Day to you my angel. Those words taste a little different this time around.
When the Whole World Grieves as One Community
Someday, we will safely gather, mourn, grieve and remember alongside each other, hand in hand.
What I Learned From a Decade of Grief
Time passes, and grief shifts. More than heal, you acclimate.
Working While Mourning
There is no onboarding process to ease you back into work after bereavement leave. No pretty HR girl sits opposite you in an oversized boardroom with a box of chocolates,…
What to Say to a Fatherless Friend on Father’s Day
Ten months ago, my favorite 57-year-old man stayed 57 forever, and I became encrypted with a new binary structure—one that is no longer part of the code that writes Hallmark…
Love Lost: Coping With The Death Of A Parent
I remember it like it was yesterday. The calendar was about to turn to September and I was 18 years old about to turn another year older. I was shopping…
