I coached lacrosse in the same pair of cheap Nikes for years. They were scuffed and far from stylish — but they got me from point A to point B, and that was enough. My wardrobe was limited to three or four rotating outfits, each one stretched far past its prime. I didn’t upgrade, I didn’t indulge, and I rarely replaced anything unless I absolutely had to.
children, family, life lessons, love, parenting, sacrifices, selflessness, single parent
When someone is emotionally starved for love, they may begin to mistake the bare minimum for deep affection. In their longing for connection, they may interpret empty words, broken promises, or fleeting attention as signs of love. But real love isn’t built on scraps — it’s built on substance.
Grief stays because love stays. It’s a truth many come to realize in the quiet moments after loss—the days when the world keeps turning, but everything feels different. Grief doesn’t fade because love doesn’t. It lingers as a presence in the heart, as all the moments that never happened, the conversations left unsaid, the time longed for but never granted.
emotional wellness, grief, healing, loss, love, mental health, remembrance
Most people have already crossed paths with someone who could have been everything they ever wanted. But too often, they miss it. They overlook real love because they are busy searching for something that matches the dreams in their heads — a fantasy built on flawless timing, perfect people, and magical feelings.
