Tag: death of a family member
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Somnum Exterreri: The Madness Within, Part Three
*Trigger warnings* Depression, Divorce, Death/loss, grief Suicide, Mental illness, violent content Reader discretion is advised *** The rest of the trip to the hospital was a complete blur to Micki. The stay in the intensive care unit, however, may as well have been a mere intense dream that Micki wished she would just wake up ... -
Somnum Exterreri: The Madness Within, Part Two
*Trigger warnings* Depression, Divorce, Death/loss, griefSuicide, Mental illness, violent contentReader discretion is advised*** The welfare of Micki was starting to look slim and bleak for a young sixteen-year-old like herself. She heard ambulance staff trying to keep her alive. Her vision was a bit hazy and blurred, trying to open her eyes. How it is ... -
Somnum Exterreri: The Madness Within, Part One
*Trigger warnings* Depression, Divorce, Death/loss, griefSuicide, Mental illness, violent contentReader discretion is advised*** The cool forest atmosphere signified the arrival of dawn, the sun’s rays breaking through the pine tree branches. Birds chirped and greeted the upcoming dawn, evidence of a serene sanctuary of peace and harmony. A nearby hiker from the outside world would ... -
Last Day
It had been a long night. I knew this day would come; there was no preparation for it. As we all stood around the hospital bed, holding hands, I saw a puff of smoke above me. I looked around at our family and friends. Their eyes closed. Was it inappropriate to shout out, “Hey, look ... -
This Is For You
“And if I didn’t know betterI’d think you were talking to me nowIf I didn’t know betterI’d think you were still around.”—Marjorie, Taylor Swift In just a few days, I finish up the first phase of this new career. There will be a ceremony. You were supposed to be there. You were supposed to watch ... -
The ‘C’ Word
Cancer: The word means nothing to most people. But to the people who have it, or those close to them, the word means everything. -
In Memoriam
If I had only known the last timeWould be the last timeI would have put off all the things I had to doI would have stayed a little longerHeld on a little tighterNow what I’d give for one more day with you ‘Cause there’s a wound here in my heartWhere something’s missingAnd they tell me ... -
Daddy’s Girl
Hearts shattered The “why’s” never answered Tears flow swollen and hot Burning blue eyes Inherited from you Daddy’s little girl I’ve always been No matter the time That passed As a child, I talked to you Whispering my fears and dreams Whispering I love you Daddy to a Midnight sky, North star Pointing in your ...