An Assortment of Thoughts and Experiences
"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
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
Rome. Paris. London. Experiencing other cultures and exploring. Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? I couldn’t help but discover just that kind of lifestyle on Instagram last night, only to imagine myself walking in those shoes. I found an old classmate's account by pure coincidence and then proceeded down the rabbit hole of what her life is … Continue reading we are #morethan
Fear captivated me; it captivated me in such a way that I could feel its grip and the very walls around me caving in. My best option was to simply walk out, so I did. I walked down the hallway, looking for something, searching. I just needed to get away, and yet, I knew my … Continue reading Take Me to Church: A Relationship Worth Starting
In Between the Margins 