grief
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Parallels
I often find myself living between the realities of joy and grief. My son’s birth and my mom’s passing– just 1.5 weeks apart– revealed so many parallels between life and death . These jumbled thoughts are a glimpse of my headspace in the early weeks of Evan’s life and even now, especially during milestones… Daily…
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New Year, No Mom
This new year began with a mix emotions. I feel like I do my best to get through the actual day, keeping busy with whatever plans I’ve made, and it usually feels… okay. Sometimes, it’s even more than okay– it’s nice. But then, when life gets quieter, the grief strikes again. It’s the first new…
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Joy + Grief
Where do I begin on this topic? The pain I feel from losing my mom is deep and indescribable. She was such a constant in my life—maybe too much so. I always knew she’d be there. She was home when I needed her, always ready to pick up my calls, and willing to help whenever…
Hey, New Mom! 