30
Jul 2015
Mourning from Miles Away
“Camilla, your grandmother passed away this morning.” My mom spoke very softly with a look of concern in her green eyes. At first I was at a loss for words; after that came the flood…
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29
Jul 2015
I’ve Made Mediums Rich After Losing My Mom
The week leading up to Mummy’s death, we talked extensively about God, heaven, and the after-life. She joked that she would be ‘zipping all around the world to visit people’ in that unique tone that…
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28
Jul 2015
I Lost My Mom When I Was Eighteen, This Is How Life’s Been Since
Just two short months after my eighteenth birthday, my mother unexpectedly passed away. She had a surgery to fix an ongoing health problem and died from complications after the surgery. It all happened so quickly.…
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27
Jul 2015
Thanking Those Who Have Been There For You Through A Loss
I think it’s extremely important to take the time to thank those around you for being there for you through your time of loss. Personally, I was an absolute mess as soon as I lost…
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22
Jul 2015
An Open Letter To The Next Guy In My Life: What My Dad Would Want You To Know
My dad passed away when I was eleven years old and at that age I wasn’t really worried about dating or having to bring a boy home. The only guy in my life who mattered to me then was…
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09
Jul 2015
Books for Teen Grief: The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson appears to be your typical, love triangle ridden, young adult novel. In some ways, I suppose it is. There’s an awkward, quirky girl with curly hair and a knack…
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