An ode to my sister, my lifelong friend.When it comes to relationships, my relationship with my sister has been one of the most complex, challenging, and rewarding relationships of my life thus far. I’ve learned more about relationships, friendships, and myself through my relationship with her than any other.If you have siblings, you are likely awareContinueContinue reading “Sisterhood Means Solidarity in Suffering”
Author Archives: Brooke Lewis
A Day Without Cars in Cali, Colombia
My first experience with Colombia’s forward-thinking green initiative.Photo by Wes Hicks on UnsplashImagine waking up to an eerie quiet. No revving engines. No honking horns. No screeching brakes. Cali, Colombia, is trying to make that picturesque dream a reality of city life, at least for 10 hours.I was surprised when my husband told me my stepdaughterContinueContinue reading “A Day Without Cars in Cali, Colombia”
My Trauma Isn’t That Special
Realizing the traumatic loss of a loved one isn’t actually uncommon helped me stop living in fear.One of my favorite photos of Dad. It was taken at my uncle’s wedding shortly before he passed. I am unsure to whom the photo credit belongs. The photo was edited by the author.The other day, my husband and I wereContinueContinue reading “My Trauma Isn’t That Special”
Colombian Currency and Shopping
Everything I’ve learned about money as an American living in Cali, Colombia.Photo by Michael Barón on UnsplashIf you’re planning on traveling to Colombia, especially if it is your first time traveling to a country that doesn’t accept the US dollar (USD), there are a few things you should know that’ll make the experience smoother. I’m notContinueContinue reading “Colombian Currency and Shopping”
It’s Possible to Mourn the Loss of Someone You Still Speak to Every Day
How I have learned to cope with loss and appreciate what I still have as GBM symptoms take their toll on my Mom.Photo by AuthorMedical conditions affecting the brain, such as brain tumors, Alzheimer’s, and dementia, have a unique ability to inflict trauma on loved ones. These diseases not only take the loved one in the end,ContinueContinue reading “It’s Possible to Mourn the Loss of Someone You Still Speak to Every Day”
Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone With a Terminal Illness
Based on my experience with my mother’s GBM diagnosis.Photo by National Cancer Institute on UnsplashMy Mom was diagnosed with a grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) brain tumor in March of 2022. GBM is an extremely aggressive form of brain cancer. GBM is fast-growing and extraordinarily resistant to treatment. According to the National Brain Tumor Society, “TheContinueContinue reading “Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone With a Terminal Illness”
My First Experience at the Dentist in Colombia
Shortly after arriving in Colombia, I thought I had broken a crown on a tooth. I ignored it for several weeks until it became I realized it was infected and became painful. I was very nervous about visiting the dentist here for the first time. I can now confidently say I will never have dentalContinueContinue reading “My First Experience at the Dentist in Colombia”
Inspired by the Mountains of Cali, Colombia
Los Farallones — Cali, Colombia (Photo by Author)My husband, a native Colombian, would often refer to Pennsylvania as flat. To which I typically responded sarcastically by pointing to a large hill and asking what the hell he was talking about. I had a hard time accepting this description because, duh! We have mountains! My childhood summers revolved aroundContinueContinue reading “Inspired by the Mountains of Cali, Colombia”
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