By: I AM Katrina Grief didn’t arrive gently.It pinned me down.Tied me without rope.I did it to myself-nailed my own skin to memory,my bones to stiff silence,my breath to what I couldn’t say aloud.It felt like punishment.I did it to myself-for loving too deeply,for losing what love couldn’t hold onto.I was still.But Not in peace—in … Continue reading Sacred Scarf
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Breaking the Cycle: A Story of Unlearning and Relearning
I tell these stories because they matter—not just to me, but to anyone who has ever felt trapped by the weight of the past. We inherit so much more than just genetics; we inherit beliefs, behaviors, and patterns that shape our lives, often without question. Some of these traditions are beautiful, grounding us in culture … Continue reading Breaking the Cycle: A Story of Unlearning and Relearning
Grief 101: A Personal Journey
Never counted days, months, or years in my time on this earth,But today feels different, weighed down since your last breath. Five weeks since I felt you breathe your final sigh,Five weeks since your calmness faded, and I watched you die.It weakens me. The silence is bearable, it's not what I dread,But the sadness creeps … Continue reading Grief 101: A Personal Journey