Recently, I decided it was time to make a change in my lifestyle. It is no secret that I have put on quite a bit of weight over the last couple of years. Having a parent with terminal cancer will do that to a person. However, I have accepted what is and decided there is … Continue reading Weightless Love
We All Bleed Red
I usually keep my opinions to myself when it comes to anything political, but with the recent events it would simply be a crime not to express my feelings. You may not agree with what I have to say, but please remember these are MY OPINIONS and MY OPINIONS only. All I ask is that … Continue reading We All Bleed Red
The Shades of Grey for May
The month of May is brain tumor/cancer awareness. As mentioned before it is also the same month my mom received her diagnosis. Even though she lost her courageous battle. It has inspired me to advocate in her honor. Becoming a part of this community has given me a true purpose again. When you feel like … Continue reading The Shades of Grey for May
Birthday Wishes For Misses
Last year on my 31st birthday I was not sure at the time what the future held for my mom. All I remember is being thankful that she was around for another birthday. Even though in my family we have never made a huge deal of birthdays. All that has always mattered is we were … Continue reading Birthday Wishes For Misses
Time
When we lose someone close to us, we feel as though the world should stop. Unfortunately, life just does not operate that way. The dishes still have to be washed, the dogs need to be fed, and the daily grind of work has expectations that have to be met. Our society is always so busy, … Continue reading Time
Beautiful Breakdown
Image via Google I think about all the times I used to cry over bullshit (no other way to word it, sorry) before my mom's death. At the time those things seemed worth crying over, but now it is all irrelevant. From the time of her diagnosis nearly two years ago to present, crying just … Continue reading Beautiful Breakdown
Therapy
In our society the word "therapy" is becoming more common. Used to it was something unheard of, but with increase of anxiety/depression in young adults it is the new normal. I myself have been seeing a therapist for about four years now. When I first started going to therapy it was embarrassing and only my … Continue reading Therapy
Grief
Sometimes, I cannot believe it has been a month since mom took her final breath. It feels just like yesterday when I received the news in the middle of the night. Grief is a weird thing. Sometimes it feels like everything is going to be okay, then other moments there is nothing but doom and … Continue reading Grief
A love letter to mom
Sometimes, it all feels like a bad dream. The reality of not being able to hug you, hear your laugh, or visit you every day is a heartbreak like no other. You were my first love and best friend. Life will never be the same without you. Especially because a part of me went with … Continue reading A love letter to mom
The Inevitable
Since mom came home from the hospital about a month ago, she has started to slowly decline. Unfortunately, we knew there would be a point with this cancer when that would happen, especially with how aggressive it is! Her checkup today was just a confirmation of the inevitable. The local oncologist believes it is in … Continue reading The Inevitable
