Brutally Beautiful

Dear Grief,

You've settled into the corners of my life, quiet as dusk. You claim spaces I thought were mine alone, rooting deeply, uninvited. And though I've often wanted to push you away, I've learned to let you stay. I had time to sit and ponder about you, my oldest unwelcomed companion. All the ways you have been in my life.

Read my latest piece on ! January 2025 I will be serial publishing my memoir through letters and poems.

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My absence from social media has not gone unnoticed, and the concern expressed by my community has been genuine and touching.

"In a purposeful decision to disconnect, I chose to power down, allowing myself the space to confront and absorb the intricacies of life's offerings. The loss of my mother, coupled with the passing of my father three years ago, has cast me into the role of a retired child. Within this unique space, I've grappled with a blend of emotions—experiencing relief and freedom interwoven with the poignant sorrow of unrealized possibilities. It's a nuanced mix, and I've granted myself the time to sit with and understand it."

https://www.brutallybeautiful.life/brutally-beautiful-stories/the-purposeful-decision-to-disconnect

Be Bold. Be beautiful. Live Brutifully. In a purposeful decision to disconnect, I chose to power down, allowing myself the space to confront and absorb the intricacies of life's offerings. The loss of my mother, coupled with the passing of my father three years ago, has cast me into the role of a "retired child." Within this uni