Tia Hazel
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When the Glue Dissolves—I Want You, I Need You, I Trust You—Part 3
She tried to warn me. Long before the doctors told us the inevitable, long before my heart knew what was coming, she tried to tell me. She told one of her friends before she could tell us. One of her… Continue reading
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When the Glue Dissolves- Pt 2
It amazes me that your body can keep moving even after a shock. It wasn’t the first time I felt as though my mind and body were completely separate. When the doctor gave us the news, my body grew heavy,… Continue reading
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When the Glue Dissolves
Someone recently advised me that writing out my experience with the loss of my Mom may help me, and others. While I started this blog as a way to process and help, I wasn’t quite ready to share my most… Continue reading
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The Uncertainty of Grief
Nobody can tell you what your experience with grief will be, except that it will be entirely your own. Earlier today, I was engulfed with work then was relaxing and singing in my car on the way to a workout.… Continue reading
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The Year of Learning to Heal from Loss
A year holds so much weight. Every holiday, anniversary, birthday, and celebration is a quiet reminder of those we love and those we have lost. Threads of joy and solace woven through a fabric of sadness. In less than an… Continue reading
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Remembering Loved Ones During the Holidays
“Nostalgia is that warm emotion linked with a memory. It’s often described as bittersweet, a combination of feeling joy and longing for the past.” — Dr. Susan Albers The holidays are often the hardest time for many people experiencing grief. It’s a… Continue reading
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Turning Grief into Strength: Finding Hope After Loss
Before I delve into my thoughts and feelings here, I want to ensure that the basis of my posts comes from a place of full understanding. A basic deep dive from my intro. Again, I know I’m not special or… Continue reading
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Finding Meaning in Grief: Join My Reflective Journey
Let’s start with the basics. I’m not special. I’m not important. I’m just someone like everyone else, with thoughts. However I took to this medium because those that I’ve lost loved this aspect of me. Although I am not unique… Continue reading
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Finding Belonging in Faith After My Father’s Death
I changed when my Dad died. My hero. The man who taught me how a husband and father should be. A man who supported every dream I had and when I made mistakes, helped me find the way back. He… Continue reading
