Dear Mom, Time just keeps moving on without you. It’s starting to see as if another day now. I hate how it’s feeling like a typical day. My heart still feels heavy as always on this day. But it’s different because I’m trying to not let it drain me. I can’t let the numbness and… Continue reading Dear Mom Six Years Ago You Left Me
Author: Confession of a Parentless Mother
Wake Me Up When October Ends During The Pandemic
As October starts, I can't help myself from thinking about what if my mom was alive. October has always been my favorite month but the last almost 6 years brought on a roller coaster of emotions. Luckily as my daughter gets older, the pain of my mom’s death anniversary disappears in the air. She loves… Continue reading Wake Me Up When October Ends During The Pandemic
Dancing Away The Blue During A Pandemic
My daughter started a Jazz/Hip Hop class. She enjoyed every moment of it. She said that it made her so happy and glad her friends are in her class too. She’s going to dance away her blues during the pandemic with her girls. What could be better than that? Nothing at all. My daughter started… Continue reading Dancing Away The Blue During A Pandemic
We Survived Week One of Virtual School
The first week of virtual school is over! I’m so relieved because it has been a nightmare and an emotional roller. The first day... my daughter had an anxiety attack/meltdown. I calmed her down. We got through it together. Luckily, she had Art so her first day made a happy turn because that’s the one… Continue reading We Survived Week One of Virtual School
To My Kindergarten
To My Kindergarten, Kindergarten starts in a week! You’re going to be an official elementary school student soon! I’m so excited... sorta because it’s virtual Kindergarten right now. I want you to know how proud I am you! You have come such a long way these last 5 1/2 years. You have new hobbies and… Continue reading To My Kindergarten
The Last Day of Camp Flew By Too Soon
The last day of camp is over and done with now. My daughter and I can’t believe how fast this summer passed by. It still feels like yesterday we started out the camp countdown. Camp helped us escape the reality of COVID-19 this summer. Every day felt “normal” because we spent time outside of the… Continue reading The Last Day of Camp Flew By Too Soon
Ten Years Ago Today I Started Dating My Boyfriend
Time has flown right under my nose. I can’t wrap my head around how long I dated with one person. Some days, it feels as if we have just started dating even though we have a kid. I still feel as if I was just a pretty 22 year old hanging out with an old… Continue reading Ten Years Ago Today I Started Dating My Boyfriend
Grief Doesn’t Always Approach The Same Way
Everyone hates dealing with life after death and the grieving process. Is it the same every time? No! How do people deal with it? Everyone is different! Does it change you? Oh yes, definitely, will change you! How should one cope? Continue reading to find out! Grieving is different for everyone. It's also never the… Continue reading Grief Doesn’t Always Approach The Same Way
Short Blog About My Daughter
My daughter asked me if she could color her crocs yesterday before going to Oma’s for th night. I wasn’t sure at first then I give her the okay. She started off color at home but then I reminded her we needed to go. So, I packed her paint markers in a pack. She sat… Continue reading Short Blog About My Daughter
Camp Brought Back My Daughter’s Pre-Quarantine Self
My daughter was showing sides of depression during the last few months. She didn’t have energy and sad all the time. I started to worry because it’s scary how my 5 year old could feel this way. The silliness was gone as if it disappeared and never existed. I didn’t what to do to cheer… Continue reading Camp Brought Back My Daughter’s Pre-Quarantine Self