What I’ve Learned In the Year After My Dad’s Death

Four hundred and six days ago I lost my father to chronic illness. This was my first time experiencing the grief of an immediate family member, only three months after losing my 21-year-old cousin. Earlier that year (2021), I recall a conversation with a good friend of mine where I told her that I had …

Getting over someone you thought you’d never get over

I genuinely think this is one of the most relieving things in the world. I remember being in a situation that I was convinced I would never get over. Isn’t it funny how dramatic we can be when we are under the visor of (alleged) ‘love’? It’s so unfortunate how we can become so invested …