An Assortment of Thoughts and Experiences
I stared out of the window for hours. What began as an occasional snowflake floating through the wind shifted into an onslaught of white furry, creating a mixture of ice and snow that covered everything in its path. By morning, I knew icicles would be ready for the taking as they were already beginning to … Continue reading Puppy Love
"I heard a dog died here." A simple, innocent comment made by a child hit me like a ton of bricks. We don't talk about Eddie's death. Quite frankly, the weight of grief and guilt has been unbearable; it is consuming. I have done my best to repress his memory in hopes of moving forward, … Continue reading Grief Stricken: Dealing with the Aftermath of Trauma
"If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever." The carrot laid untouched and uneaten on the floor. I picked it up, staring at it and wondering how I never noticed that we were not in the habit of picking up crumbs thrown to the ground by our children. In fact, whenever we … Continue reading What the World’s Greatest Dog Taught Me About Faith
It was dark outside and warm summer air rushed through the car windows. My dad and I always drove with them down. The wind was something we both enjoyed. He looked at me as I took it in, obviously giddy with it being summer. Our conversation turned serious that night. He told me that my … Continue reading Overdosed and Overwhelmed: An Account of My Brother’s Overdose, Part 2
June 4, 2008. I was 15 and having the worst day of my life. Over a decade later, it is still the worst day of my life; over a decade later, it feels like it was only yesterday that I found my brother unconscious. My birthday was the previous day and much to my surprise, … Continue reading Overdosed and Overwhelmed: An Account of My Brother’s Overdose, Part 1
I was mortified. I brought my boyfriend to a family cookout and there was my dad, trying to feed him a disguised chili dog. Spoiler alert: the contents inside the bun were left by a furry friend. My cousin, possibly not wanting to have to stomach the outcome or perhaps knowing that our relationship would … Continue reading The One With The Boys in Between
I was stunned. I wanted the results to be negative, but of course, they weren't. I was at the hospital ready to give birth to my second child and there I was, COVID-19 positive. The nurses quickly left our room and before I knew it, we were isolated. I felt anxious that they would take … Continue reading My Newborn and I Tested Positive for COVID-19
I left work and found my husband on our couch staring ahead into a future that was unknown for us both. I looked down, lightly touching my pregnant belly and then sat down, pulling his head into what little space was left available in my lap. I wanted to be the unwavering source of support … Continue reading The Sound of Silence
I shaved my head when I was twenty-one. I can remember the excitement that ran through my body the moment the clippers made contact and hair fell around me. My hair reached far down my back, and within five minutes, it was gone. I looked out at the faces around me, seeing family members and … Continue reading Twenty-One Candles
It's hard to believe that it's already November as we head into our eighth month of the global pandemic while simultaneously witnessing a battle over ballots . This month, I had planned on going into a few different things that I'm truly grateful for, but there is a weight that comes from celebrating when so … Continue reading Thank U, Next
In Between the Margins 