Written for Naloxone Saves, an Overdose Awareness Day event in Cleveland My love, my sibling, my parent, my friend. Family. You are family to me. Your perfection is not required. It never was. Not to love you. Not to grieve you. You are, and have always been, worthy. We know the truth of you. Your… Continue reading A Prayer For Those Who Are Gone
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What I (think I) Know About Grief Is….
What I (think I) know about grief is…. It makes you forget. You get lost driving to work. You never know what day it is. You forget your lovers name, just for a second. What I (think I) know about grief is…. It changes time. You say last week. What you mean is yesterday. An… Continue reading What I (think I) Know About Grief Is….
This Isn’t What They Meant When They Said To Put Your Body On The Line.
The truth is, I’ve been sick for a long time. I won’t list the symptoms, but I will tell you they are real. There are people in my life who have long encouraged me to slow down. They have asked me to do something different. Some have even demanded I stop altogether. For my own… Continue reading This Isn’t What They Meant When They Said To Put Your Body On The Line.