Tag: sad
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When You’re No Longer Her Baby
I’ve started to stop thinking about my mom. After a long day yesterday, I realized I had spent the whole day without thinking about her—something that has practically never happened before. What happens if one day comes and I never think about her again? What if I die, and she’s the last thing on my… Read more
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50 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Mom For Her 50th Birthday
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How to Start Over, Again and Again
8/20/2024: What if I told you I wasn’t doing well? What if I told you that I’ve thrown up 4 times this week? What if I told you that I don’t see myself getting better? What if I told you that I’m terrified for my well-being? I sat on my patio tonight smoking a cigarette… Read more
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Showerheads, Sweatshirts, & Goodbye to Grandpa
My grandpa died two days ago. I felt my phone vibrating and saw my mom’s name pop up…she hasn’t called me in 8 years. A couple of rings went by while I thought of every single possible thing she could be calling me about. Finally, I answered the phone: Me: “hello?” Mom: “hi, how are… Read more
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Behind the Smile: The Unspoken Reality of Loneliness & Burnout
October 22, 2024: Sadly, I hate to say it, but I’m not doing well. I’ve never been so homesick in my entire life and I’ve never felt more dead on the inside. The weather gets cold, and I’m done for. I’m already wearing thermals here in Maine because mother nature decided that it should be… Read more