After two solid days of what I can only describe as biblical-level rain, I was starting to wonder if the universe was testing me—or just...

Somewhere along the line, many of us were taught that self-care was indulgent, even selfish. That taking time for ourselves was something...

Grief is weird. It walks in like it owns the place, kicks its muddy boots off on your clean floor, and just... stays. It doesn’t care...

After experiencing significant loss, it can be difficult to know what you’re actually feeling. Is it grief? Is it depression? Is it both?...

When Dakota passed away, I wasn’t at home. I was at the hospital with my dad, who had suffered a stroke the day before. When the phone...

One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned on this journey is that grief has no script. Everyone experiences it differently. Some people...

Grief anniversaries and emotional triggers are topics that still challenge me deeply. I’ll be honest—this isn’t something I’ve mastered....

We all have days that feel heavier than others. Days where getting out of bed feels like a victory, where your heart aches, and the world...

So, this month's journal prompt is a real gem: "What's one 'inspirational quote' I encountered that made me want to scream?" Honestly,...

I quit smoking on January 30, 2023. I chose this date because I had failed several times before using the traditional “New Year’s...

Introduction Grief and loss often come with lingering questions: What if I had done something differently?   I should have said more,...

There are many areas of my life where I am ready to move forward, but right now, my biggest focus is moving forward after the loss of...