Tag: family
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Dairy Entry #whoknows, But Let’s Call It: “I Said My Name and He Hung Up”
7/16/2024 I talked to my grandma today for the first time in close to two years. It’s her birthday, and she was so happy to hear from me—happy to the point that it made me sad. I am not a girl who cries often, but if there is one thing in this world that can Read more
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What Made You Think I Deserved It?
Sometimes I still wonder what I did to deserve being estranged from my family. I truly wish my mom, brother, and especially my little sister could write down all the reasons why I was never allowed back into the family. Masochistic, isn’t it? Me wanting them to tell me exactly what was wrong with me Read more
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The Truth About What I Want
Can I tell you a secret? I have no idea what I’m doing, and I have no desire to,and that feels odd. I used to think I wanted to have everything in my life figured out, but the older I get, the less I care. Actually, that’s not what I want to talk about. I Read more
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Showerheads, Sweatshirts, & Goodbye to Grandpa
My grandpa died two days ago. I felt my phone vibrating and saw my mom’s name pop up…she hasn’t called me in 8 years. A couple of rings went by while I thought of every single possible thing she could be calling me about. Finally, I answered the phone: Me: “hello?” Mom: “hi, how are Read more