Facing surgery with equal parts nerves and hope, I reflect on the strangeness of convincing a surgeon I was ready—and on gratitude for my family, the VA, and the promise of pain relief.
Month: September 2025
Did My Best
Grief doesn’t come with an instruction manual. My therapist reminded me today: I didn’t do it wrong. Different doesn’t mean broken. Giving myself grace, like I give others, might be the hardest part of this race.
Stay in Your Lane, or at Least Stay on Topic
Sometimes the best teacher isn’t a lecture or a video tutorial—it’s a video game, a camper project, or even a dog who reminds you that you matter.
Why Am I So Angry?
Anger has followed me for over two years—but it isn’t just about grief. It’s about the weight of 27 years, outdated philosophies of marriage, and the pressure to prove success at all costs. Sometimes the real success is in knowing when to walk away.