There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after.” Losing my mama was one of those moments. Grief didn’t come in a straight line.Some days felt steady.Some days felt like the ground dropped out from under me.Some days I could breathe.Some days I couldn’t catch my breath at all. But there’s something …
There was a time in my life when mornings were rushed and loud — alarms, schedules, responsibilities, and a pace I never questioned because it was all I’d ever known. But illness changes things.Grief changes things.Life changes things. Somewhere between the appointments, the exhaustion, the worry, and the days I could barely lift my head…I …