grief

  • See You Soon

    Dear Mom, I’m flying my kids to Chicago this week. It’s been a while since I’ve spent time in the city. Since I’ve come home.  Chicago still feels like home to me. My birthplace. Your birthplace. Both of my kids… Continue reading

    See You Soon
  • Life, Death, and the Diagnosis That Came Between Us

    Dear Mom, I’ve been writing a lot lately about my need and desire to forgive and move on from the mistakes I made as a teenager and young adult. All the moments when I screwed up and all the apologies… Continue reading

    Life, Death, and the Diagnosis That Came Between Us