Living in Grief
Have you ever awoken and felt as though all the air had been knocked out of you? Yeah, it's like that, but the feeling is constant. 6 years ago to the day, I saw my mother draw her last breath. 6 years later, I'm still grieving and I still feel the inner me crying out because she is gone and I can't do anything about it. 6 years ago, I had to let go of my mom and look at her for the final time. She truly was a remarkable woman, genuine, kind, and the ultimate giver. She gave of herself even when she didn't have much left to give, that never stopped her. Most of all, she was the most incredible mother. She loved unconditionally, had a smile that lit up a room, and had magical hugs that bad all the bad fall away. This year has been worse, I'm not sure why. Maybe it's realizing she really is gone and isn't coming back. Maybe it's because I have been having a rough year, and the one person I always went to was my best friend, my mom. Maybe it's