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The Things She Taught Us

The Things She Taught Us

A bipolar mother of 5 children, attempting to navigate life while grieving her biggest loss.

Tag: grief

Why I Don’t Celebrate Easter

So I suppose I don’t celebrate Easter anymore. It comes to me every year, since losing her, a bittersweet holiday. … More

bittersweet, chosen families, domestic violence, domestic violence shelter, easter, family, friends, grief, happiness, loss, mother, motherless, spirit, tradition

My Happily Ever After…maybe

Growing up, the one thing I wanted, was what my mom had.  At that age, I thought what that meant … More

dad, fairy tale love, family, father, first love, grief, happily ever after, happiness, heartbreak, love, love story, marriage, mom, mother

You Are My Sunshine….

I am a lover of music. It exists in every aspect of my life. In many ways I don’t even … More

depression, family, gratitude, grief, happiness, hope, love, mothers

Why They Mean So Much

I wrote this several months ago but it is still relevant now. This is a letter to Marianas Trench explaining … More

gratitude, grief, happiness, marianas trench

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