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Politely Defiant

Acceptance is an act of defiance.

Category: grief

Mourning

This is the mysterious truth of the love I have for my mother. I don’t need to paint her as a hero for her to deserve my love anymore than I need to enjoy turkey on Thanksgiving to make others feel better about their crappy holiday.… Read More Mourning

December 2, 2022December 12, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Pretty pictures.

Photos are for those we leave behind because someday all they’ll have of us are those memories.… Read More Pretty pictures.

August 10, 2022December 12, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

You can have my sorries.

Honoring the fallen or those we’ve lost doesn’t mean that they are less deserving of our love or tribute because they’re flawed.… Read More You can have my sorries.

May 31, 2022December 12, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Safe Harbor

She was a complicated woman that loved me and supported my choices even when she disagreed with me.… Read More Safe Harbor

May 7, 2022December 12, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Tell Me A Story

This one’s for you mom.… Read More Tell Me A Story

April 22, 2022December 12, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Returning to Life

The world betrays the dead by continuing on without them. 

… Read More Returning to Life

April 11, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Someday

We’re collectively reeling from losses and holding our breath for the measure of the sum which is yet to come to pass.
We’re waiting for someday.… Read More Someday

December 6, 2021 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Just out of reach.

In the end, does any of it really matter other than honoring the love you had.… Read More Just out of reach.

October 22, 2021 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

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  • Mourning December 2, 2022
  • Pretty pictures. August 10, 2022
  • You can have my sorries. May 31, 2022
  • Safe Harbor May 7, 2022
  • Tell Me A Story April 22, 2022

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