“I got myself a flavored bubbly water in the middle of the day, just because I wanted it!” The most surprising aspect of this announcement to my husband was the fact that this tiny action felt monumental in any way. He thoughtfully listened as I explained (with the gusto of a proud toddler who’s just …
How To Allow Yourself Joy (After Seasons Of Grief)
It was April when I first noticed the year felt softer. The beginning of 2024 had brought with it a sense of ease that felt unfamiliar after the many losses and profound grief I’d experienced in the years prior. I didn’t know what to make of it. I turned every corner in fear, expecting to …