Last night I was informed that my ex-father-in-law (for all practical purposes but not actually on paper) passed away on Tuesday and my ex-uncle (for all practical purposes but not actually on paper) passed away yesterday. Even when you know it’s going to happen, somehow, it’s still such a shock. I’m harboring tremendous guilt that [...]

I’ve often wondered which is worse… Someone you care about dying without warning in some freak accident, being taken away far too young for no reason, leaving you with the regret that you never got to say goodbye nor tell them how you really felt; or them dying slowly of an illness where they suffer [...]

I’ve never had a more emotionally draining day as I’ve had today. There are so many overwhelming, unbelievable things happening. And even the most beautiful of those things are broken by realities and facts that send me reeling with feelings of sadness, anger and helplessness. Today everything toppled. I can handle massive amounts of horrible [...]

Listen, I’m not doing anything for the holidays. That’s right, no plans whatsoever. And if one more person gives me that look =( and says “awwwwww” I swear I’m gonna bitchslap ‘em. The fact of the matter is I don’t care. Honestly. I don’t want obligatory gifts and cards. I want people to give me [...]