Life doesn’t play fair.
This year has been heavy. I’ve said goodbye to one dear friend and watched another face a heartbreaking diagnosis.
It’s reminded me—again—that caregiving, illness, and grief don’t follow rules. They come suddenly, they turn life upside down, and sometimes there are no answers. No cure. No clear way forward.
And in those moments, I’m struck by two truths:💔 Grief often begins long before goodbye.💔 The only thing that makes it bearable is not having to carry it alone.
To anyone walking through the unimaginable right now: your heartbreak matters. Your strength is seen. And your fear, exhaustion, and love are all valid.
This is why I created It’s Called Life. Because while we can’t stop the storms, we can stand beside one another and whisper, “You’re not alone.” Please share this community with anyone who might need a little extra support.
Alive. A little undone. Still devoted.
— The Devoted Daughter