Going Back to Move Forward

For the past two years and ten months, I have consciously avoided returning to Georgia, as it is where my sister resided. I left Georgia in October 2022, and since then, neither my daughter—whom my sister regarded as her own child—nor I have returned. While I am her biological mother, my sister played a significant […]

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 […]