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 ... -
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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 ... -
The Frozen Lake
I sat in silent contemplation, watching mindlessly as the icy flakes drifted silently to the ground. I glanced over and saw my skates sitting on the floor, untouched for the past three years. I haven’t worn them since… I turned my attention back to my grief journal, the blank pages staring back at me. I couldn’t write anything ... -
Running Home: A Heart Without Understanding
My dad worked harder than anyone else I knew. Life on the poor farm wasn’t easy, but he always wore a smile through the most tiring of days. Daddy always carried himself with a sense of joy and pride for his family while never wanting us to feel like we were on a poor farm, ...