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Noah’s Bracelet And What It Replaced In My Life…
Right after we were told the news of Noah’s death, the doctor informed me that labor was going to be extremely painful, the most pain I will feel; excruciating pain for hours on end (you mean, harder than knowing my baby died?) Therefore, they were going to let me have as much pain medicine as…
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What Irma Taught Me About My Son’s Death
I can say with confidence that 2017 has been the most difficult year of my life so far. I experienced the most devastating storm ever and hurricane Irma. Losing Noah six weeks earlier made Irma seem like a beautiful walk in the park. Don’t get me wrong, Irma was absolutely terrifying, especially the preparation and…
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Why Now? Why the Name?
The process of grief is funny–for lack of a better word. Some people are not ready to share their pain until years after an event. And that’s okay. But me? I talk through my elbows; this is a Colombian expression, I’m not sure if it translates well. It means I talk a lot. (By the…