grief
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Another Year
Today is the 11th anniversary of my mom’s death and I’ve been grieving extra hard. In the past, I haven’t used this day to grieve her more than any other day. I haven’t really needed to. For some reason, I woke… Continue reading
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Last Words
Dear Mom, I write to you often about what I wish I could have told you before you died. All the thoughts I kept quiet. The secrets I kept hidden. The feelings I swallowed. I wonder, was there anything you… Continue reading
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Life Goes On
Dear Mom, Last week I had an emotional rollercoaster of a day. I spent my morning at a funeral and spent my night at an epic concert with my daughter. The lowest low followed by the highest high. I woke… Continue reading
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Today in Los Angeles… Nothing Feels Right
Dear Mom, I feel like I’ve completely lost my mind. I’m living in a world that feels very similar to the dystopian science fiction novel I’m currently editing. Fires ravage my city. Misinformation spreads faster than the embers. The skies… Continue reading
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New Year, New Decade, New… Goals?
Dear Mom, A new year has begun. It’s now 2025. I sat down this week to write to you about my goals for this next year. In fact, I wrote around 1100 words about my desire to flourish in all… Continue reading
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When I Die
Dear Mom, When I die, I want the party you never got. I want music and dancing and a true celebration. You requested a party. You never got it. I want it. I also know, it’s not that simple. I’ve… Continue reading
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This Time is Different
Dear Mom, It’s been a week since the election. A week where I, and I imagine many Americans as well, have been going through the stages of grief. It’s a strange journey to rapidly grieve like this. To wake up… Continue reading
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A Birthday Mourning
Dear Mom, It says a lot that I’m not even sure how to begin this letter to you. There are so many words circling my head. So many thoughts I want to spew out onto this page. Where do I… Continue reading
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Navigating Setbacks
Dear Mom, I often feel like I’ve turned a corner. That I’ve somehow figured out a way to survive my life without you. Then, something happens. Not always something big. Often, it’s a seemingly insignificant moment which reminds me that… Continue reading
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See You Next Time
Dear Mom, We did it. We went to Chicago. We had a wonderful visit, but I can’t seem to kick this feeling that I failed you. That it wasn’t enough. I dreamt of this trip to your city. Envisioned taking… Continue reading
Sober Letters to Mom 