Living through trauma may teach you resilience. It may help sustain you and others in times of crisis down the road. It may prompt humility. It may make for deeper seasons of joy. It may even make you stronger. It also may not. In the end, the hope of life after trauma is simply that you …
Author Archives: Tiffany Langer
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Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue. And dreams that you dare to dream, really do come true. Israel Kamakawiwoʻole I have been putting off writing this post for over a week now. I’m not sure why – I just have. From the beginning of this journey, I have promised to be honest and open. …
#kellankares
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is every wasted.” -Aesop I have cried often lately – but tears of joy. What a strange feeling to cry tears of joy. As soon as I opened my account to start this post, and I typed the words #kellankares, I immediately began to cry. I’m not …
love over pain
“Real love never fails.” -Karen Kingsbury Wow where has 2020 gone. It’s almost October and I haven’t written since July. Since Kellan’s birthday. 2020 has been quite the year. I always hear how terrible everyone thinks it is, but after the 2019 I’ve had – I can handle all that 2020 has brought me. I …
one year later
“No matter how long it’s been, there are times when it suddenly becomes harder to breathe.” Anonymous I will never forget the moment when our doctor couldn’t find Kellan’s heartbeat. I will never forget the feeling I felt. The devastating, painful, horrible gut punch. I will never understand why I am writing a blog post …
alone
“When we truly realize that we are all alone is when we need others the most. “ Ronald Anthony It felt like March was 500 days long. Yet again, I’ve gone too long without writing. So many thoughts have gone through my head, but sometimes it’s just hard to get myself to write. And then something …
8 months later
“Know that when you’ve been covered in darkness, you’ve been planted. Reach for the light. You are growing.” – J. Lynn I know it’s been a while since I’ve written – and I promise I will do better. It’s been quite the month. It’s hard to believe it has been 8 months since I last …
this is my life
“Tears water our growth.” William Shakespeare I just got news tonight that made my head spin. I originally thought after it all happened, I am done with my blog. I am done writing and putting my life out there. I wanted to shut myself off to the world, because I wanted to protect myself and …
6 months later
“Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.” –Earl Grollman I have so many thoughts all of the time. So many emotions. Yet I just couldn’t get myself to …
farewell 2019
“People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Finally a holiday I love. New Years has always been one of my favorite holidays. I love what it symbolizes. I feel that everyone always has hope. Hope for what the new year might bring. …
strength in grief 