When I’m away from home and someone unexpectedly stops to ask me an honest question, the burden lifts. The tears fall, my heart swells with pride, and I sense a deep gratitude that in that moment, I’m not the only one acknowledging her story, her existence, and her profound impact on my life. I’m able to share a piece of my broken heart, and my step literally lightens. In that grace filled moment, I feel (dare I say) normal.
Read MoreI’m not asking anyone to take my grief away from me. Just to simply be with me, for how ever long that might be...
Read MoreSometimes, the pain is so raw. It’s surprising. It’s shocking. It appears out of thin air and stops you motionless. It could have been a “good day”...an easier day. Nothing obvious. Nothing at the forefront. You are just living. Trying to be present to the now. Then something triggers it...
Read MorePerhaps today I got tired of making excuses. Today I grew weary with grief running my days...
Read More“We can complain because roses have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.” (Pablo Picasso)
Read More“When your fear is currency, and you feel that urgency. You want peace but there's war in your head...”
Read More“How insignificant earth seems to me when I consider heaven.” (St. Ignatius of Loyola)
Read MoreIf you are reading this. I am so sorry...
Read MoreStillbirth. Still breathing.
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