An acquaintance shared some screenshot memes yesterday of people’s Twitter posts. We all know what that’s like. Maybe something funny or political. However, this time, it gripped me with complete focus, and it was neither. My “Ahhhh!!” Moment I cannot begin to describe the relief this meme brought me! And you know what happened next? … Continue reading It’s Starting to Make Sense!
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Happy 10th Birthday, Joshua.
You’d be 10 now. I cannot believe how the time has flied this last decade. It feels so surreal that I’ve made it to this point. Today I am happy with where I’m going. This year felt healing for once. We brought you off the shelf and made a little display area for you to … Continue reading Happy 10th Birthday, Joshua.
You Know What? I’m Absolutely Bitter!!!
I started listening to a new podcast series. A mama who also found her son dead like me. And it was over 13 years ago, so she has time and distance on her side as well. I’m really getting into the episodes. It’s helping with the messiness of grief, and trust me, there is a … Continue reading You Know What? I’m Absolutely Bitter!!!
Grief “Share” or Lack There Of
Why don’t I share openly about grief with my family? I feel like it’s something I’m doing in secret. The podcast I listen to only in my car alone, the social media comments/posts I do. It feels shameful or dark. Like I don’t want to drag anyone down with me, so distance is better. Just … Continue reading Grief “Share” or Lack There Of
Healing Doesn’t Happen in the Darkness
“Healing doesn’t happen in the darkness.” That’s what I told my pastor today in a lengthy email after church. I wrote out many ways in which PTSD stops me from living. I felt the need to share it with him. Keeping it to myself doesn’t help. We’re a few days into 2022, and I’m already … Continue reading Healing Doesn’t Happen in the Darkness
Outnumbered Six to One 