Continuing our discussion from yesterday about grief, I wanted to extend the topic into another post because it is one that warrants attention and relevance. As awful and heartbreaking as grief is, it is something that affects most of us at some point in life, and because it can be such an overwhelming and confusing … More Navigating grief (part two)
I have always considered grief to be a fickle thing, and one that is unique to each person who experiences it. There is no clear manual on how to grieve, or what you’re supposed to feel, or not feel, for that matter, and considering grief is often the result of loss, it can make emotions … More Navigating grief (part one)
A few days ago, I went to a funeral visitation. The individual who passed was a relative of a friend of mine, and while I didn’t have the privilege of knowing this person while they were alive, I wanted to attend to support my friend in this time of need. I’ve been to a number … More Grief: a fickle process
This past Monday was a rough one for my family and me. My parents have three dogs, all of which are Australian Blue Heelers, and they’re quite literally our world. Blue is the oldest and is a male, and Finn and Remi are one year younger and are biological sisters. Blue is five, and the … More Rest peacefully, sweet Remi
Life is full of surprises, as most of us know. At times, things are excellent; everything is falling into place, and optimism seems to flow more freely from us when we are excelling. At other times, things are pure shit; nothing can go right no matter what you do, and it seems easier to lay … More The endless agony of trying to decipher life’s injustices
Yes, we are here, once again, revisiting the topic of the ability words have to allow us to feel and experience things we didn’t know were possible. I’m an English major, and I’m a sucker for beautiful writing. Forgive me. As I’ve stated in the past, if I read something that resonates with me deeply, … More The power of words
A couple of days ago, my sister and I were going through our camera rolls on our phones, scrolling through some old pictures and reminiscing. I came across a photo I had of our cat, Milo, who we sadly lost a couple of years ago. He was an absolute sweetheart and went missing one day, … More Recognizing different types of grief
Hardships, among other negative occurrences in life, are inevitable. It’s a bit of a harsh reality, but its validity remains constant; life isn’t a walk in the park for the majority of us, and it is highly probable that we will encounter situations at times we rather wouldn’t. Hardships and obstacles can take many different … More Here is why we need to stop comparing our own hardships to others
A few days ago now, one of our dogs went missing. Blue is a male Australian cattle dog (although he more so resembles a dalmatian due to his markings) and is about a year-and-a-half old. We have three dogs, and they sleep in cages in our garage at night. In the morning, when we let … More Finding unity in community
Not too long ago, an individual my family has known for many, many years passed away. This certain person wasn’t technically our own family, but may as well have, and we were and remain to be rather saddened to learn of their passing. After I heard the news, I started thinking about death. I realize … More Recognizing the intricacies of grief
Death, in life, is inevitable. That sentence is a bit of a paradox, but the statement remains to be true; we are born and we die, some sooner than others and some later, and it is an element of life that cannot be avoided (unless you have superhuman powers or you’re a vampire some shit). … More Have you heard of this unique way to remember lost loved ones?
Dogs, if you have or have ever had one, are one of life’s biggest blessings. They truly are some of the most loving, loyal, and special animals to walk the earth, hence why losing them is a loss that cuts so deep. My family and I lost our dog Sam several years ago now. He … More The harsh reality of losing a dog
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