Posts filed under: Grief

The Threads that Hold us

A few weeks ago, one of my friends hosted a clothing swap party. For those of you who’ve never heard of one (this was actually my first), its pretty straightforward.......

From Stranger to Sister

5 years ago, I took a chance and boarded a plane with my brother and my 6 month old daughter to meet a woman that I had been corresponding with.......

Tomorrow is Never Promised

Tears cry out from the city again tonight as another senseless murder has taken place. A story that strikes so close to my wounded heart. A young faith-filled husband and......

My Victim Impact Statement

Your Honor, I am Jennifer Ann Trapuzzano, the widow of Nathan Benjamin Trapuzzano, and mother to his only child, Cecilia Marie Trapuzzano. I stand before you today representing the multitude......

The pain of a broken heart and the other losses it brings

The past 4 weeks I have been kept momentously busy doing my cardiology rotation for PA school. This rotation hit home too often to count. Since I have joined the......

Wish You Were Here

My darling, I miss you so much. Do you know it’s been 404 days since I last saw you last? It feels like forever. Remember how we used to count......

Love Like Nate

“Every morning I still wake up and the first thing I want to do is see your face.” I have so much to say, and yet so little. My mind......

Baby Steps at age 25

I have learned that being a mother comes with so many blessings. One of which is just the simple fact of getting to watch new life grow from a tiny......

To: You, From: Me

As 2014 ended and the New Year began, I’ve found myself unsure of how to feel. Many uncertainties plague my mind while the thoughts of what was and what would......

Bah Humbug

“Bah Humbug.” That’s what I wish I could respond with at least, whenever I get wished a “Merry Christmas”. I don’t have it in me though. I suppose I am......
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