An honest and vulnerable space for those who seek to explore the depths of beauty and pain in life, and to feel inspired and challenged in equal measure, from a visual artist who found solace in writing after suicide loss.

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Mar 09, 2025

An Invincible Summer: Finding Inspiration and Hope When the World Turns Against Us

I had planned to send out this blog post in February, but I couldn’t bring myself to finish it because, like many Vancouverites, I spent the month either sick or recovering. At first, it was mostly physical discomfort—on-and-off headaches, chills,...

Feb 11, 2025

The Impact of Secondary Losses: Grief, Change, and the Power of Curiosity

When my partner, Alex, and I moved in together on January 15, 2021, I really thought that things were finally happening for me. We were in love and excited to start a life together, and we felt extremely lucky to...

Jan 22, 2025

A Dream of Warmer Days to Escape the Aftertaste of Blue Monday

Have you survived Blue Monday—the third Monday in January, often called the most depressing day of the year? I didn’t come up with this term, but I understand the sentiment. The cheer of the holidays already feels like a distant...

Dec 10, 2024

Wrapping Up 2024

Reflecting on life in Canada and visits home to Argentina, I embrace change, nostalgia, and connection. Thank you for sharing this journey—see you in 2025!

Nov 20, 2024

Navigating Early Grief

Early grief is survival—shock, trauma, and a dreamlike haze. Over time, the good days outnumber the bad, bringing hope and the return of breathing with ease.

Oct 28, 2024

Permission to Crumble in Loving Company: How to Support a Grieving Friend

After losing my partner to suicide, I reflect on grief challenges, the power of compassion, holding space for pain, and why support matters more than solutions.

Oct 14, 2024

Be the Friend Who Stays After Everyone Else Has Left: How to Support a Grieving Friend

Grief support fades with time, but loss lingers. I share my journey after Alex's death and offer tips for long-term support to those grieving deeply.

Sep 30, 2024

It Could Be Anyone: Suicide Discriminates No One

I reflect on joining a Suicide Grief Support Group, seeking patterns to understand why people choose to end their lives and finding new perspectives on grief.

Man sitting on the edge of a cliff above the city

Sep 24, 2024

I'd Rather Go It Alone: The Stigma Around Suicide

Stigma silences those struggling. Reflecting on Alex’s fears, I stress the need for safe spaces and breaking societal judgment to support mental health.

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