Choking on Coffee and Holding Back Tears

This morning, I woke up thinking about rest and how badly I needed it after the night before. Sleep had been broken and restless, and my body ached from the emotional weight it carried yesterday. I barely made it through the day, running on fumes and emotions I couldn’t name. Today began with coffee. It’s … Continue reading Choking on Coffee and Holding Back Tears

You Never Know When It Will Hit

You never know when it will hit.The tears, I mean. The ones that steal your breath, make your chest tight, your throat close. The ones that don’t just come from your eyes—they come from somewhere deeper. Somewhere hollow and aching and still bleeding. I was just thinking about the flowers. My husband used to bring … Continue reading You Never Know When It Will Hit