I drive my own car. I bought my own house. I lance my own boil.

 This is an excerpt from the book “I Have No Business Being Here” - available now. Read the whole collection here. A month after my dad died, I realized something. I didn't feel any better. When it first happened, my friends who have gone through similar situations went ahead and told me: it doesn't get … Continue reading Variations in the Measure of Time

 This is an excerpt from the book “I Have No Business Being Here” - available now. Read the whole collection here.You can never miss someone all at once. Maybe that's better so we don't die of broken hearts. I miss my dad in subtle, simple ways that come on suddenly and rush around me like … Continue reading Counting the Days It Rains

 This is an excerpt from the book “I Have No Business Being Here” - available now. Read the whole collection here.When my dad died and we started to receive such a lovely outpouring of support, I told a friend that the phrase, "Sorry for your loss" struck me as odd. I mean, I have said … Continue reading Lost and Found

 This is an excerpt from the book “I Have No Business Being Here” - available now. Read the whole collection here.Likely at some point in your life, you will lose a parent. Whether you're 18, 28, 38, or 68 – it is never easy. I've been dealing with this for three days, but here are … Continue reading Losing a Parent: A Beginner’s Guide