The following is a guest post from Christina Engel. Christina is a full-time paralegal, wife and mom. Her daughter Mollie was born in 2008, and her son Jacob… Read more “The Most Difficult Journey”
Tag: grief
Rest Easy, Sweet Girl
There are truly exceptional people who walk this earth. They manage to positively change the lives of the people they meet simply by existing. Maybe it’s their… Read more “Rest Easy, Sweet Girl”
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story
The Hamilton soundtrack has been in heavy rotation in our house for several months now, partly in preparation for a planned Broadway adventure on Lili’s upcoming birthday… Read more “Who lives, who dies, who tells your story”
In the End, We’ll All Become Stories.
My Grandma. Here we are today. Saying good-bye. My heart is broken. And although I am grateful for all the time we had together, I know I will spend the rest of my life missing her.
Thicker Than Water
If you or a loved one is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohols, gambling, depression, postpartum or anything else that ails the soul – please know there is help and there is hope. No one is alone, no matter how down they feel.
Decluttering your history.
Recently Honey and I have been decluttering the basement in preparation for finishing it as another living space at some point in the future. We’ve made great… Read more “Decluttering your history.”
The only way out is through
Three years ago, in a somewhat symbolic manner, I put my husband Antonio to rest in order to welcome his female version, Tamara. I wrote a letter… Read more “The only way out is through”
The Roller Coaster of Multiple Sclerosis
My mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.) at the age of 21, long before I came into being. For a time, mom was healthy. She could walk… Read more “The Roller Coaster of Multiple Sclerosis”
Dos and Don’ts when Someone Dies.
Last week the post I wrote about my grandmother back in May was re-posted in her honor. She passed away several weeks ago. For as many times… Read more “Dos and Don’ts when Someone Dies.”
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