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The Grief Tide Grief tide… I watched my parents grieve a large amount of my childhood. From the day I was born until I was 16 years old, my Mom lost both her parents, two of her sisters, and her godson. My father lost his mother, best friend, and godson. In the early years […]

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Parenting

Life is Funny, but Not Today

I came home from work at 10 PM and climbed in my sons crib. I lay down with him. He opens a sleepy eye and smiles and says, “oh hi Mama.” Then curves his little body into mine. He could be an olympic level spooner. I rub my face into the back of his […]

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Happiness for Tough Days

Life can get really hard sometimes. No amount of American lifestyle privilege can hide you from death. It’s what connects us all as human beings. Love, grief, sorrow, and excitement happens to every one. No matter what country you live in, gender you love, or your socioeconomic status. You will at some point feel […]