Church Is Not A Place You’ll Find Me On Mother’s Day

Church Is Not A Place You’ll Find Me On Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day arrives at around the same time every year. It’s not like February 29th, it’s around every. single. year. When my mom was living it was a day full of celebration. We would get…

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The Story of Losing My Grandmother (My Best Friend) To Lung Cancer

The Story of Losing My Grandmother (My Best Friend) To Lung Cancer

My grandma deserved a much better life than the one that was handed to her. She was a fighter, a survivor, and all around the most beautiful person I knew. She radiated poise and elegance.…

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Gracias Mamá: Por Tu Amor Y Por Enseñarme Como Ser Yo

Gracias Mamá: Por Tu Amor Y Por Enseñarme Como Ser Yo

Hola mami: Te escribo esta carta para decirte algunas cosas que tal vez nunca te he dicho. En especial por el hecho de que soy tu única hija, es importante que sepas lo agradecida y…

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My Grief and Huntington’s Disease Are Intertwined

My Grief and Huntington’s Disease Are Intertwined

I suppose grief comes in all shapes and forms. For the first 17 years of my life I never had to grieve anyone except my aunt, but even then I was too young to understand…

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My Thoughts After Losing My Friend To Suicide

My Thoughts After Losing My Friend To Suicide

Editor’s Note: This was emailed to Too Damn Young by someone who wishes to remain anonymous. While the people or names behind this account remain unknown, the feelings and moments may resonate with many.   I’ve been severely…

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Suicide: The Mark Left on The Living

Suicide: The Mark Left on The Living

The act of taking ones own life can occur for many reasons, it’s nearly impossible to say why each person commits suicide, or the events leading up to it. Just like every person is different-…

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