healing after loss
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Her.
Some people just say “Mom,” like it’s a regular word. But for me, it was always her. She was the first face I looked for in a crowd, the last voice I heard before falling asleep. She was the one I wanted to tell when something went wrong—and the one…
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What Mother’s Day Really Means to Me Now
Let’s talk about Mother’s Day, shall we? Every second Sunday in May, the world gets flooded with commercials featuring flowers, brunch menus, and perfect families with matching smiles. And don’t get me wrong—I love a good mimosa and a heartfelt card. But when you’ve lived a few decades, lost your…
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Starting Over at 47 – Making Space for Joy (Even When Everything Feels Uncertain)
There’s something really powerful about the quiet decision to let joy back into your life—especially when everything else feels messy, uncertain, or downright upside down. I didn’t always know how to do that. For a long time, I was in survival mode. Grief had taken up all the oxygen in…
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Starting Over at 47 – What Loss Taught Me About Love and Loyalty
If you had asked me a few years ago what family meant to me, I would have said everything. Family was the center of my world—especially my mom. She was the heart of it all. Her love grounded me, her strength guided me, and her presence made everything feel okay.…
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Slow and Steady Healing: Real Talk About Mental Health
Let’s take a moment to get real—mental health isn’t always pretty, and it’s definitely not predictable. Life has a sneaky way of throwing curveballs just when you think you’re finally getting your footing. I’ve been through it—multiple losses, heartbreak, betrayal, and just… existing in the aftermath of it all. And…
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