I kneel before you, grass imprints on my hands and knees... The dirty, gray, aging stone tries to tell me you're not here anymore, but I feel you. A raw, visceral poem of grief written at my grandfather's grave.
Author: Laura Joy Palma
Day 2: Beneath the Cherry Blossoms – A Love Letter to My American Dream
You are my American Dream, I found you there beneath the cherry blossoms... In thirty years, we sit beneath the cherry blossoms reading Tolkien or Chesterton aloud. A love poem set against Washington D.C.'s iconic spring beauty.
Day 1: When April Doesn’t Fool – Finding a Friend in Spring Blossoms
I saw you on 21st Avenue today, exactly one month since the accident... You were there today, too, between the branches; just beyond the blue. A tender poem about finding a lost friend in spring blossoms.
When Death Comes on St. Patrick’s Day: Stories Interrupted
St. Patrick's Day will never be the same. This is the story of the day my world changed forever (twice!) and how love persists even when the person is gone.
The Last Spring: A Story of Love and Loss
Some seasons carry extra weight because you don't know they're the last. This is the story of Joshua's final spring and how it changed everything about how I see life and love.
From Generations of Gardens to God’s Sovereignty: A Legacy of Faith and Growth
My grandfather's tomato garden connected me to generations of Italian immigrants who knew that growing things meant trusting God's provision. Here's how tending plants taught me about God's sovereignty and my place in His eternal family tree.
The Power of Sharing Your Story: Depression and Connection
Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is share our cup—our story, our struggle, our hope. Here's why vulnerability creates the connections we desperately need.
Social Media and Depression: Managing Your Digital Footprint
How we show up online during depression can feel complicated. Here's what I've learned about authenticity, boundaries, and hope in the digital age.
Understanding Depression: Breaking Through the Myths and Stigma
How we show up online during depression can feel complicated. Here's what I've learned about authenticity, boundaries, and hope in the digital age.
Moving Forward Despite Depression: The Art of Doing Things Anyway
Depression whispers that nothing matters, but sometimes healing happens when we do the next right thing anyway. Here's how I learned to take action even when motivation was nowhere to be found.
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