Written by: Khadeja Grief never ends. That’s because the griever is still living and the world is still turning. Seasons change and so do people. Everyday is a new day for the griever, with every opportunity gained it is a reminder that the deceased was not there to witness it. Every milestone regardless of its…
Written by: Khadeja Photos were a massive part of my life growing up. You see my older brothers didn’t have many photos from their childhood as all the family albums back in the day ‘disappeared’ in a mysterious black hole somewhere never to resurface again. As a result, they both tried to overcompensate with me…
Written by: Marissa As a life coach, I get a plethora of questions pertaining to various topics. For this post, I wanted to highlight something that’s asked on a regular basis. Many of my clients come to me for advice on dealing with the death of a loved one. Recently a young woman came to…
Written by: Seada I lost a little furry friend, named Binu, November 2017. Binu was an extraordinary rabbit. He would cuddle beside me as we watched television shows. He sat beside me as we ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Everyone who knew Binu loved him. I never knew that an animal could have the power…
Written by: Khadeja When I first lost my mother, every other thought that passed through my mind was of her. Each thought then was followed with a prayer begging God to forgive her sins and give her mercy. I created my own rituals that all revolved around the remembrance of her and trying to…
Written by: Dua Food has an inherently comforting and nurturing value, and this is normal. As infants, feeding time is not only a time of physical nourishment but also a time of warmth and closeness with our caretakers. Therefore, it’s only natural that as adults we also turn to food for comfort. Favorite foods from…
Written by: Khadeja Food is more than just fuel for our bodies; it truly is a multi-sensory experience. The scent of certain spices can send you to another place and time. Most of my memories of my late mother revolve around food. That was one of the ways she showed her love and generosity…
Written by: Anonymous With the recent passing of two prominent celebrities, social media has been flooded with messages about mental health hotlines and statuses that say, “Please come to me if you need help.” One post that has been floating around Instagram in particular has struck me: Check in on your strong friend. You see,…
Written by: Khadeja I had a dream last night that you came to visit me. I was overjoyed to have a chance to sit with you and pour my heart out to you, to tell you things that I couldn’t share with Dad, because he wouldn’t understand and would just end up worrying about…
Written by: Khadeja I was 27 when I lost her. That’s not exactly young, but you always need your mother, regardless of your age. If anything, you need her more as you grow older. As an adult, you can take care of yourself just fine, but your mom is your pillar of support. It’s…