Grief is the feeling and intensity of a moment or specific situation. Grief is a tricky and overwhelming part of the human experience. Everyone goes through it, but no one experiences it the same way. You often know why it appears, but not always how or when it will come.
100 Things That Happen After Your Mom Dies
Losing a parent changes who you are; I often tell people it's like joining a shitty club that no one wants to be a part of.
This week marks five years since my mom passed away.
As I reflect on the past five years, I've remembered some things and forgotten others; I've grown; I've surprised myself in a lot of ways.
Here are 100 things that happened after my mom died. If you've lost someone you're close to, you might recognize some of these.