As a year comes to an end, I always reflect back on the moments that made it what it was. This year happens to feel like 3 wrapped into one…201920202021 was a mashed-up blur of heartbreak and growth, burning it…
Tag: cancer
When my mom was first diagnosed with brain cancer, every doctor we encountered told us that they would never tell us what timeframes to expect unless we specifically asked, and even then, they would caution us that every person’s circumstance…
June. It’s already June. I’ve said this at least 6 times in as many days and at first it seemed like the usual time flies commentary but one moment, I paused. June. June 2019 was when it all started to…
The first thing that came out of my mouth when I woke up this morning was fuuuuu*k drawn out in a yawn. My body was bone tired and my brain was in a complete fog but I knew I just…
A re-heated cup of coffee. Day 3 hair. A Paw Patrol figurine neglected on the kitchen table. Another Lego under my foot. I curse the creator of the sharp red torture device and move on, leaving it to attack another…
I’ve gone back and forth about how to write this post but with all that’s going on in the world right now, I’m seeing the word ANXIETY used much more frequently, and frankly, I think that’s a good thing. I…
Earlier today I found myself hiding in the laundry room, finishing my breakfast and staring at mountains of Special K all over the floor. Duke, in an effort of self-sufficiency, had attempted to get his own cereal and managed to…