A quiet place to say the things loss leaves behind. These pieces are about living in the aftermath, holding the memories, and learning to move through days that changed you.
After losing a child, there is a language you learn without meaning to. It shows up in brief moments of recognition, when someone understands without asking for details.
Recognition Is Not the Same as Understanding Read Post »
There’s a language people learn after losing a child. It isn’t spoken out loud, but it’s recognized instantly. This is about the bond no one wants, and the quiet moments of recognition that make it bearable.
The Club Nobody Wants to Be In Read Post »
A brief moment of quiet compassion after loss. A reflection on grief, different grief journeys, and what it means to be seen without being asked to explain.
When Someone Sees You Without Asking for Details Read Post »
I thought grief would follow a pattern. Instead, I found myself cycling through emotions that didn’t make sense until I understood the stages differently. This post shares what denial, anger, bargaining, guilt, depression, and acceptance truly felt like.
The Five Stages I Thought I Had to “Finish” Read Post »
Grief after child loss is not a stage you pass through. It is shock that returns, quiet bargaining, physical longing, and a life that keeps going even when you feel like you cannot.
Grief: What It Really Feels Like After Loss Read Post »
