One More
A heartfelt reflection on the persistent longing for one more moment with a lost loved one, exploring grief and the[…]
What Losing Alex and Grief Have Done to Me
Losing Alex changed me in ways I’m still trying to understand. One of the biggest changes is that I no[…]
The Anger Inside Grief
A personal exploration of grief’s complexity, revealing emotions like anger and guilt alongside sadness and love after a profound loss.
Letting the Dressers Go
A heartfelt account of coming to terms with grief through the act of letting go of Alex’s dressers, honoring memories[…]
Mallorca Got Us All
My Mallorca trip was an emotional journey with accidents, recovery, and learning to carry Alex's memory amid grief and life’s[…]
Mallorca 70.3: The Finish Line Still Counts
After finishing the Mallorca 70.3 twelve minutes past the cutoff, I reflect on why this race mattered beyond official results[…]
Mallorca 70.3: The Finish Line Still Counts – The “Run”
A heartfelt account of the challenging run at Mallorca 70.3, where pain, perseverance, and connection with a fellow runner made[…]
Mallorca 70.3: The Finish Line Still Counts – The Bike
Facing wet roads, gear troubles, and exhaustion during the Mallorca 70.3 bike segment, I wrestled with the temptation to quit[…]
Mallorca 70.3: The Finish Line Still Counts – The Swim
A personal reflection on the challenging swim leg at Mallorca 70.3—from early doubts and panic to finally reaching the swim[…]
I am freaking out inside
In the days before my Ironman race in Mallorca, I’m navigating stress, unexpected challenges, and the calm moments that remind[…]