No one prepares you for the complicated emotions that come when a parent starts dating after loss. A raw and heartfelt reflection on grief, family, anxiety, and learning to face the next chapter one moment at a time.
The First Dinner With My Dad’s Girlfriend After Loss Read Post »
A heartfelt reflection on grief, anxiety, and complicated emotions after learning a widowed parent has started dating again just months after loss.
My Dad Is Seeing Someone After My Mom Passed Away Read Post »
A heartfelt reflection on attending the first scholarship ceremony honoring a mother’s legacy. A story about grief, generosity, family, and continuing to give back after loss.
A gentle reflection on grief, healing, and finding small moments of joy after loss. One evening of Plant Bingo became a reminder that it’s okay to smile while grieving.
A mother’s reflection on losing her mom, choosing organ donation, and the profound love found in her final hours.
When Grief Isn’t Gentle – Part 2: The Day We Walked Her Honor Walk Read Post »
A heartfelt reflection on grief, anger, and unanswered questions after losing my mother. Sharing the story of her final weeks and the emotions that still remain.
When Grief Isn’t Gentle – Part 1: Carrying Anger After Losing My Mom Read Post »
Grieving my mom while supporting my children through the loss of their Nana has reshaped motherhood in ways I never expected. This reflection shares the quiet, complex reality of parenting through grief.
Grieving My Mom While Parenting Children Through Loss Read Post »
Christmas feels comforting, yet painfully different this year. The laughter is quieter, the mornings heavier, and grief shows up in unexpected moments — like a cup of coffee on a cold Michigan morning and a wind chime that feels like a reminder of love still surrounding us.
A heartfelt reflection on Christmas without my mom—navigating grief, motherhood, traditions, and boundaries during the holidays after loss.
Christmas Without My Mom: Navigating Grief, Motherhood, and Boundaries Read Post »
Dear Journal, Yesterday was hard. I had to push through the afternoon of work and then dinner and family time. I hate that family time is so hard right now. It’s something I have to talk myself through almost daily while navigating grief and motherhood. We still have to live and make fun time, even
When Grief Meets Advocacy: Processing the Loss of My Mom Read Post »
