You may have noticed I haven’t posted over the holidays. I typically post some healthy information to help grieving parents get through the holidays. This year, I took some time away from this blog to heal.

It’s been 16 long years since my Brittany passed and the raw emotion of it all got to me this holiday more than the last few holidays. During this time I realized everyone who grieves needs a break from grieving. A time to focus on yourself and your healing. We all know that grief doesn’t take a break. It relentlessly pursues us and follows us wherever we go. Grief seeks us out in the most unpredictable places and reminds us of our loss(es).

When I look back at the years and years of posts, I am in awe of my journey and the places grief has taken me. I have met some of the most amazing people who are now my “framily”. Framily is the label we give to those we have chosen to be in our inner circle. Our confidants, our mentors, our sisters and brothers in life, those who would give you the shirt off their back and show up at your doorstep just when you need them. Sometimes even before you need them. I am forever grateful to those who I’ve known who have gone the distance with me. To those who met me where I was and listened to me endlessly talk about my Brittany. It’s not lost on me their love and support these many years.

This year I want to be a year of taking action to help others more. To be there for them in their moments. To walk the walk. I would love to hear in your comments below what topics you’d like for me to write about. This is your blog now, it is my story woven into the how, the why and the what of grief. My book is in the editing phase and I hope to have that complete soon. I’ll keep you all posted on the progress. Here’s to 2023 and may you find healing and support with your “framily”.

Until next time,

Mal