White Elephant in the Room

Christmas will never be the same. I think of the simplest things, like the red shirt my mom would’ve worn with a pair of jeans, and maybe some nice earrings, as we gathered around our dining room table. I think of my nana coming to the house along with my cousin to...

Sorry Girl, Your Mom has Cancer

My life as I knew it changed forever back on April 1, 2009. I remember being in the emergency ward with my family, and just waiting for the unknown. The doctor began to ask my mom a bunch of questions about general knowledge. You know, questions like “what day is it?”...

What Grief taught me about Covid-19

I’ve always enjoyed being able to witness significant moments in history. You know, like being able to see the first Black man as President of the United States, or even being able to witness how technology has evolved over the years. I can say that dial-up internet...

Mother’s Day in Heaven

Doesn’t today feel a little bit like a slap in the face? It kind of reminds me of scenes from the movies where only one rescue dog was left in the shelter on Christmas Eve and the rest were adopted. Or like Valentine’s Day when everyone is showing off their beautiful...