My Journey Toward Deeper Meaning Through Loss As the final days of 2025 slipped quietly away, I found myself reflecting on all that the past years had brought—joys, challenges, and, most profoundly, the loss of my sister. Each New Year’s Eve used to be a time for celebration and anticipation, but now, the turning of […]
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Grief: Self-Pity and Self-Loathing
It is no news that grief has been a constant companion in my life, the loss of my sister; this was when everything seemed to shift beneath my feet. So far, I have written about how grief isn’t just about sadness or anger; now, I want to discuss the unexpected emotions that surface: self-pity and […]
Grief- Surviving and not Living
If you’ve been reading along with me, you know that at the end of every post, I always write that we are LIVING and GRIEVING. While scrolling through Instagram like everyone else, I saw a post about survival and not truly living. It made me think about myself and that statement, and I started to […]
The many faces of Grief
Grief manifests differently for everyone, and I’ve come to understand that it has many faces. I’ve experienced some of these emotions myself and have recognized them in others. Additionally, I’ve observed that some people have preconceived notions about how grief should look. Grief is deeply personal yet universally shared; it can isolate us while also […]
How are you doing???????
I haven’t written in a while due to the hectic blend of work obligations and other life commitments that have absorbed much of my time. During this period of reflection, it dawned on me how easily we become engrossed in the whirlwind of everyday existence, often neglecting the fundamental practice of self-assessment. Taking a moment […]
Does it get better??????????
One evening after work, while I sat at the dining table awaiting the completion of my baby’s sterilization process, I sought to alleviate my boredom by browsing Instagram for inspirational content to share on my WhatsApp status. Unexpectedly, I stumbled upon a poignant video of a woman expressing her longing for her mother and revealing […]