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Golden Circles

There are things in life we just don't get right. Life is heartbreaking in all the ways it can fall apart. Yet, even the worst times eventually fade to something else. Grief is still grief. Pain is still pain. Shame is still shame. Yet, inevitably time passes and joy sneaks back in. Always. Sometimes, because… Continue reading Golden Circles

Motherhood · Relationships

Wishbone

It's a wishbone. That very human piece that has us reaching for things that aren't ours. It is that cloud of bitter, sad, stinging grief where you wish yourself better, but haven't been able to reach those stars yet. Despite how hard you've tried.

Motherhood

Miles and Miles

Dear A, You just completed your 8th rotation around the sun and now are filling life up with all the things that will make this year special. I hope the list is long. You, my sweet girl, want deeply, but not for large things in life. You yearn for a kitten, for paid products on… Continue reading Miles and Miles