Tag: relationships

  • ‘merry’ christmas

    ‘merry’ christmas

    The author reflects on the challenges of facing the holiday season after losing loved ones, and the struggle with depression that amplifies these feelings of loss and hopelessness. Despite societal pressures to feel “merry,” they emphasize that it’s okay to not be okay and to seek support during difficult times.

  • holidays & loss

    holidays & loss

    With Mother’s Day fast approaching I’ve found myself thinking more and more about my grandma and how much I miss her. I didn’t expect holidays to hit me so hard after she passed away. Thanksgiving was painful, though it was made easier by my family and boyfriend. However when Christmas rolled around it hit me…

  • whirlwind

    whirlwind

    The last few weeks have been crazy to say the least. Started my new position at work and haven’t stopped moving. When I haven’t been working I have been spending time with my amazing boyfriend, wonderful family and also… sleeping. I dealt with a round of the flu, and then a bout of really bad…