On The Mend
Christina’s 12 year old weekly blog
If Only We Were Told From The Start That We Were Imperfect
If only we were told from the start that we were imperfect. That we could not strike the right cord unless we tried many times.
Denial Is A Stage of Grief, Didn’t You Know?
Oh, dear world. I know you are crying. I know you are suffering. I know you are feeling stuck. Imprisoned. Helpless. During this virus outbreak.
The Good, the Bad and The Unexpected of Our Times
In many ways, I feel like I can see your everyday life even more clearly than before. It is almost as if I have a
The Couch Is Not As Safe As It Seems
Something has been on my mind for a few days now. I know you have seen the comments made on social media about how we
Where We really Are, Is Inside The Waiting Room
It was fall 2007, in Massachusetts, the leaves were starting to change, and everything was looking almost eternal. Nearly perfect. It was then, when I
We Live In A Kind World
There will be arguments. Disagreements. Misunderstandings. And above all, loss of friendships and relationships during this time. You will say angry things to people you
We Already Know How To Eat, Sleep And Be Alone
I have to be honest. When self isolating started to take place, it kind of felt a little familiar. But it took me a few
The Hugs From Your Friends Will Come Back
I know you are sitting alone at home every night, afraid. The few places outside of the safety of your home you relied on after
Many Stories, Many Homes.
You start out with one small home. There, you put the toughest memory of your life. Your saddest story. The one thing you cry about
Hanging Upside Down in The Middle of Nowhere
What if I told you that the journey you are on is so long that you can’t see the end of the tunnel. That every
The Bag Carrier
They will grab your arm as you are walking down the street minding your own business. They will yank it a little, not too much
The Deep Sound of Life After Loss
I wish I could play the piano. If I did I would find a special key for rejection. And it would sound like a drumming