Bye Papa

  • Etched in stone, carved in my heart.

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    Etched in stone, carved in my heart.

    Disclaimer: This post discusses grief and loss and may evoke strong emotions. Please read with care and prioritize your well-being. Today, the loss hit me in a way it hadn’t before. Seeing my papa’s name etched into the stone alongside mama’s—it was like the final punctuation on a sentence I hadn’t wanted to finish reading.…

  • 2025

    Disclaimer: This post discusses grief and loss and may evoke strong emotions. Please read with care and prioritize your well-being. January 1, 2025 The new year is here, but it doesn’t feel like a fresh start. Everyone talks about hope, resolutions, and new beginnings, but for me, it feels like stepping into a year I…