My Pain Has a Name: Adult Orphan Syndrome

GRIEF AND HEALINGGiving My Painful Emotions a Name Brought a Sense of ReliefNo Roots, Just Wings — Painting and Image by AuthorFor a decade, I thought losing my father suddenly at 19 was the most challenging trauma I would face. It took work and dedication, but my mother, sister, and I mourned, healed, and continued living.That was before my mom’sContinueContinue reading “My Pain Has a Name: Adult Orphan Syndrome”

A Terminal Diagnosis Means: New Years, New Fears

It’s hard to look forward to the future when you fear your mom might not be there for it.2015 New Years CelebrationJune 28th, 2010 — The last day I received a hug from my dad. The last day I looked at his face, and he was looking back at me. The last day he told me he loved me, just before leaving on hisContinueContinue reading “A Terminal Diagnosis Means: New Years, New Fears”