Grandpa
That autumn I was 20, my grandfather died. A few months earlier, he had been diagnosed with cancer. He avoided … Continue reading Grandpa
Tag: grief
When Death Seems Best
After losing god, my community, and my reputation, I now also faced the prospect of losing my family. To leave … Continue reading When Death Seems Best
An Abuse of Power
I haven’t told you this yet, but when I was six and my parents were shopping around for lessons, it … Continue reading An Abuse of Power
When a City Reminds You of Those You’ve Lost
I had a best friend a few years back. A straight guy. Which maybe should have tipped me off. But … Continue reading When a City Reminds You of Those You’ve Lost
All in the Family
I imagine my mother at my age. A little older. Maybe 36. It’s all she has left, she tells herself. … Continue reading All in the Family
Recap of 2013 in Poetry
behind drawn curtains it’s so much easier to simply say you are confused. As a matter of belief. A white … Continue reading Recap of 2013 in Poetry
Falling into Loss
Is our capacity to endure grief fixed at birth–like temperament? Is it a limited resource? Or is it a skill? … Continue reading Falling into Loss
