The Gift of Small Moments—Finding Light in the Midst of Grief
The Gift of Small Moments—Finding Light in the Midst of Grief Grief has a way of shrinking the world.In the early days, everything felt heavy. The weight of loss filled every room, every thought, every breath. I couldn’t see beyond the pain. It was all-consuming, like a storm that never ended.But lately, I’ve noticed something […]
When the World Moves On—Feeling Left Behind in Grief
When the World Moves On—Feeling Left Behind in Grief Life has a way of moving forward, even when you feel stuck. I see it everywhere. Friends making plans, family celebrating milestones, the world continuing its rhythm. And I am still here—standing in the shadow of loss, feeling like I exist in a different timeline. It’s […]
When the Grief is Too Much—Learning to Take a Break from the Pain
When the Grief is Too Much—Learning to Take a Break from the Pain Some days, grief is everywhere.It’s in the air I breathe, in the spaces where my child used to be, in the echoes of their absence.It follows me, clings to me, makes everything heavy.I try to move through it, to honor it, to […]
The Ache of Milestones—When Time Moves Forward Without Them
The Ache of Milestones—When Time Moves Forward Without Them Another birthday approaches. Another milestone passes. I find myself caught between two worlds—the one where my child would still be here, reaching new milestones, and the one where those moments exist only in my mind. I imagine who they would be now.What they would look like.What […]
The Holidays Without Them—When Joy and Grief Collide
The Holidays Without Them—When Joy and Grief Collide The holidays are here, and the world feels different. Everywhere I look, there are reminders of joy—lights twinkling in windows, holiday music playing, people making plans and sharing traditions. But beneath all the brightness, there is a shadow. Because this year, my child is not here. Holidays […]
The Unexpected Triggers—When Grief Hides in the Smallest Moments
The Unexpected Triggers—When Grief Hides in the Smallest Moments Grief is a shape-shifter. It doesn’t always show up in the big, obvious ways. Sometimes, it hides in the smallest moments—quiet, sneaky, catching me off guard. A song on the radio. The smell of rain. A child’s laugh in the grocery store. The way the sunlight […]
The Loneliness of Grief—When No One Truly Understands
The Loneliness of Grief—When No One Truly Understands Grief is the loneliest place I have ever been. Even when I am surrounded by people, I feel separate—like I exist in a different world, one that no one else can see. I listen to conversations, nod at the right moments, smile when expected. But inside, I […]
The Weight of Regret—The “What Ifs” That Haunt Grief
The Weight of Regret—The “What Ifs” That Haunt Grief Grief is heavy, but regret is suffocating.It creeps in during the quiet moments, whispering all the things I should have done, could have done, if only I had known. What if I had noticed something sooner?What if I had done things differently?What if I had spent […]
The Fear of Forgetting—When Memories Start to Fade
The Fear of Forgetting—When Memories Start to Fade I used to remember every little detail—so clearly, so vividly.The sound of their laughter. The way their hand felt in mine. The scent of their hair after a bath. The rhythm of their breathing as they slept.At first, these memories were everywhere. They played on a loop […]
The Unexpected Joy—When Happiness Feels Strange
The Unexpected Joy—When Happiness Feels Strange Today, something unexpected happened.I laughed. A real laugh. Not the forced, polite kind, but one that came from deep inside me.For a moment, I forgot about the weight I carry. I wasn’t just surviving—I was living.And then, just as quickly as it came, guilt followed.How can I feel joy […]