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08/18/2025

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07/06/2025

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06/05/2025

05/12/2025

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03/28/2025

In January, my vet told me that my senior dog, , had cancer, and estimated that she likely had a couple months to live. It’s been over two months now, and she’s still here, being her cutest little self.

Since the day I got the news, I’ve been dealing with the challenge that is anticipatory grief. I know a loss is coming — as anyone with a senior pet does — but I don’t know when. Facing future grief is such a challenge because you want to make the most of the time you have, but the sadness weighs heavily on the moments you’ve been given.

Anticipatory grief can happen for so many reasons — when you have aging or terminally ill pets, family members, or friends; when you know a relationship is coming to an end; when it’s nearly time to let go of a person, place, or thing, etc. — and I’m guessing I’m not the only one of us going through this right now. So, I decided to channel my feelings to some art that will hopefully help you (and me!) through this.

Loss and grief are never easy, but unfortunately they’re things we all must face at some point. If you, too, are going through a period of anticipatory grief right now, I hope these illustrated ideas help you, and I hope you know you’re not alone.

01/14/2025

Welcoming the blessings & the power of the first full moon of the year.

Never forget your power. Never forget your magic. You are whole. Always.

01/02/2025

Decided to combine 2 traditions for the last day of Yule: lucky dinner (from the South) + dumb supper (from some Celtic traditions). Basically I made the same New Years meal I always grew up with, but I set places for the loved ones who've past and still wanna break... well cornbread with me.

Was really beautiful, just sitting around and talking to each of my kin who I love and miss so very much.

I didn't do much for Yule this time. This year was hard and my body needed rest. But what I have chosen to do feels so very special.

Love y'all and hope you've had a holiday season that has met you where you needed it to be it in rest, nourishment, healing, connection, or even expressing the grief we so desperately need to honor. Know you are loved and carry that love with you into this new year.

12/21/2024

Blessed Yule everyone! May the next 12 days be filled with love, strength, joy, and all the freaking magic! So be it or even better ⭐️

03/14/2024

Y'all I just went back to the spot where Trixie the lived for 4 years and the place where the trailer was is covered in bluebonnets! It's as though the ground was restored. My heart is so happy that a place filled with so many memories and that held space for safety for so many is still doing well.

.reiki