Does this Roller Coaster ever stop?
"The ups and downs are usually not that bad, but it's the damn twists and turns that get me every single time." – J. Hasamear
Friendships can shape us in ways we don't fully appreciate until they're gone. What happens when you lose the close-knit group of women you once called your tribe, the quiet grief that follows, and the journey toward realizing that your worth was never defined by who chose to stay. Sometimes thriving isn't about finding your way back to the life you had—it's about discovering the strength to build a beautiful new one.
Many of my memories from Ursuline Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school, remain vivid even after 30 years, especially from my senior year. The memories flow through my mind like water—sounds of girls talking, yelling, and singing in the cafeteria; the familiar scent of the hallways; the taste of sour watermelons eaten secretly in class;... Continue Reading →
Initially Published in December 2015. Revised November 2023 When I originally wrote this post eight years ago, many things seem trivial and a bit unimportant compared to the multiple life events that have occurred since when it comes to the things I have since experienced, endured and even barely survived.With all of this in mind,... Continue Reading →
Does this Roller Coaster ever stop? 