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Tag: Loss

November 27, 2018 Appa / Family / Father / Loss / Musings

Losses Unknown

“Can you show me a picture of thatha?” Laddu asks, thrusting an old album at me. “Sure!” I say as

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September 14, 2018 Death / Musings

In Rainbows And Colors, She Rests

It arrives in the form of a grave email, the somber tone, the weight of the words taking time to

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February 17, 2018 Death / Musings

Triggers

My eyes are crusty when I wake. In the dim light of dawn, I scrub my face and realize I

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December 28, 2017 Adoption / Musings

Of Sobfests And Deep Learnings

I walk down, groggy from a nap that did nothing to wash away the bone-deep exhaustion I am feeling. I

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December 15, 2016 Death / Musings

Grief And Regrets

I sit up wide awake from what must have been a light sleep. The clock reads 4:00 AM. I pick

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November 26, 2016 Appa / Loss / Musings / Pain

Ten Years Of Grief

I pause at the doorway, my eyes lingering on the monthly planner. The kids have been crossing out days religiously

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July 28, 2016 Adoption / Loss / Musings

When Love Is Not Enough

“She reminds me so much of my daughter when she was this age!” “She is so much like you.” “Perfect

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March 9, 2012 Death / Loss

A life snuffed too soon.

Late evening, darkness falling silkily over the apartment on the 10th floor. The balcony is open with the evening breeze

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November 26, 2010 Anniversary / Appa / Family / Feelings / Life / Memories / Personal

In memoriam

Today marks four years to the day since Appa breathed his last. As my mother, sister and I stood around

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November 27, 2009 Anniversary / Appa / Life / Memories / Personal

Remembering Appa

Late yesterday evening as the closing credits rolled on screen after the movie ended, I was a sobbing blubbery mess.

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