Tag Archives: grief and healing

A Morning Of Butterflies Before Via Hospice’s Memorial Release

Orange and black butterfly resting with open wings on Andrea Perullo's hand during a memorial butterfly release.
October 18, 2026
Some days seem to gather little moments around you, one after another, until you cannot help but stop and notice. The morning of Via Hospice’s Annual Memorial Butterfly Release, it started at Joaquín’s soccer match. A beautiful yellow butterfly appeared over his goal and kept flying around it. People nearby...

Fourteen Years Ago In Thailand: And Everything That Changed Since

Woman swimming in clear turquoise water surrounded by fish in Thailand reflecting on travel memories.
August 23, 2026
Fourteen years ago today, I was floating in the crystal-clear waters of Thailand—surrounded by fish, sunlight dancing on the surface, and a version of myself that felt completely free. I know this, because today, I came across this photo… and for a moment, I felt an ache in my chest....

What My Birth Chart Taught Me About Grief, Purpose, and Growth (Part 2)

Pink peonies and a yellow butterfly beneath a celestial sunset sky symbolizing grief, purpose, and growth.
August 11, 2026
After my session with Maddie of ATHENE, I could not stop thinking about one thing she said: the greatest gift of psychological astrology is not prediction—it is growth. I think many of us approach astrology wanting answers. We want to know what is coming next. We want reassurance that something...

An Evening Of Magic And Music: Joaquín’s First Symphony With The Charlotte Symphony

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra finale during Encanto in Concert with conductor and full orchestra on stage at Belk Theater.
March 22, 2026
Today was not just a day at the symphony. My heart, right before the music began. It was a moment in time I know I will carry with me forever — the kind that settles quietly into your heart and stays. Because today, I watched my son experience something for...

A Love Story Called Friendship: Julie And Me

A glowing heart shape drawn with sparklers during a nighttime photo shoot, symbolizing a lasting love story rooted in friendship.
February 18, 2026
Some love stories begin with a glance across a crowded room. Others begin with a first date. Some begin with a kiss. But one of the greatest love stories of my life did not begin with romance. It began with friendship. It began with Julie. And I know that might...