Tag: grief
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Remembering Granny: Navigating Grief and Finding Comfort
One hundred and nineteen days ago, I received the call from my mom, delivering the news of my grandmother’s passing. Despite knowing her time was near while she was on hospice, I clung to hope that she’d remain by my side a little longer. The call came unexpectedly, catching me in the CVS parking lot,…
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How I’m Embracing Grief. A Personal Journey of Loss and Transformation.
This week, let’s dive into the topic of my grief. The onset of 2023 marked the realization that my maternal grandmother was rapidly declining, and our time together was limited. In March of 2023, the extended family celebrated her 85th birthday, but by July, she found herself in a nursing facility fighting with congestive heart…