Grief

Exploring the art of intentional living through personal essays, photos, and thoughtful reflections. If you're craving authentic connection and deeper meaning, join me for honest storytelling where every photograph holds a piece of our shared human experience, and every reflection invites you to slow down and see the beauty hiding in ordinary days.

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Surviving the Holiday Season After Losing a Parent (When Nothing Feels the Same)

This will be my first holiday season without my mom, the person who made Christmas feel magical. Nothing about the holidays feels the same anymore. If you're facing your first year of holiday celebrations after parent loss, here are strategies for surviving when grief collides with what's supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year."

Nov 18, 20255 min read

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How to Declutter Sentimental Items After Loss

When someone you love dies, every item they touched becomes precious. Random kitchen utensils, the books they never finished, even their old receipts, suddenly everything feels impossibly important to keep. Here's how to navigate decluttering sentimental belongings without feeling like you're losing more of them.

Sep 22, 20254 min read

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Surviving the Holiday Season After Losing a Parent (When Nothing Feels the Same)

How to Declutter Sentimental Items After Loss

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