The Diamond Ring I Never Wanted
When I was little, my grandmother wore several large diamond rings on her hand. She’d let me try them on and say, “One day, this one will be yours.” She’d point to a large diamond ring, and I’d ooh and aah over it.
A Tribute to a Friend
In December it will be a year since my best friend passed away. It’s hard to believe it went by so fast. The first few months were awful. Circumstances had me stuck in an extended grieving period that felt like it would never end. It was only when […]
Honoring Your Own Grief
I lost my best friend in December. It was sudden, shocking, and left a huge gaping hole in my life. It was hard to function at first, since everywhere I looked, I saw her. Over 25 years of friendship there were a lot of memories, photos and gifts…everything […]
Hello 2021…Pokes it with a Stick…
I feel like I’m welcoming the new year by walking into a field of land mines. I’m afraid of what may be around the corner and instead of joyously shedding 2020, I’m hiding around the corner cautiously poking things with a stick. I feel like it’s possible for […]
Dealing with Grief and a Four-Year-Old
The author reflects on a challenging month marked by personal loss, including the death of their father and the euthanasia of their beloved dog, Sierra. While navigating grief, they prioritize supporting their four-year-old son, recognizing both the difficulties of parenting amid sadness and the importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy and joy for him.
