A quiet afternoon at the opera turns into a reflection on grief, rumination, and the long shadow of regret. Sometimes, healing looks less like triumph and more like showing up for yourself one small outing at a time.
Tag: Therapy
Lessons from the 2×4 School of Therapy
A few days in the wasteland, a few sessions in therapy, and one more reminder that grief doesn’t end—it just shifts shape. Sometimes the only way to learn grace is with a 2x4 to the head.
Change, Firefighters, and Fallout
This blog is evolving—but the themes of healthcare, personal stories, and post-apocalyptic survival remain. Reflections on 9/11, Fallout-inspired healing, and remembering what makes a real hero.
Surgery and Strange Conversations
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.