Actually, I'm not fine… blog

Category: grief

  • The Loss… Part 1

    Chapter 1: The Echo of “Non-Viable” They said it so casually, almost like it was a fact to be noted in a chart: non-viable. I can’t stop hearing it. Non-viable. Non-viable. Those two words echo endlessly in my head, rolling over and over like a storm I can’t escape. Every time I close my eyes,…

  • The Hidden Battlefield… Series Part 9

    Part 9: Forgiveness, Anger, and Letting Go Trigger Warning (18+): This post discusses themes of anger, betrayal, and forgiveness. Intended for adult readers. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. Forgiveness. It’s one of those words people throw around like it’s simple. “Just forgive and move on.” But if you’ve lived…

  • The Weight We Carry… Series- Part 10

    Part 10: There is no them vs. us After reflecting on my past, my upbringing, my relationships, and the lessons I now try to pass on to my child, one truth becomes clear: there is no “versus.” There is no war between men and women, no competition between genders, no hierarchy of struggle. There is…