Mermaid Lash Queens

Grief looks different on everyone. There is no right way to grieve a loved one. It doesn't matter how many years have past, the pain, sadness and anger of the loss still exists. We just find ways to cope and heal.
But my grief and healing look different on me than it does you. Don't let anyone tell you "it's been years, why are you so upset", "don't cry it happened so long ago", "get over it" or any other invalidating phrases on how you should heal from any loss. How you choose to heal and grow and remember is a personal, intimate process. Your feelings are VALID. Just because someone else doesn't understand them doesn't make them any less real.

Once a year I cheers you Grams, wherever you may be in this universe. Happy birthday Grams. I miss you everyday.

I couldn't resist a Double Lyra Workshop after loving my first class.

I partnered up with another badass student in the class and for a first attempt we rocked it.

No we didn't hit every position.
Yes we forgot a few movements.
No we weren't in sync.
Yes we were breathing hard.
No we didn't quit.
Yes we fought for our grip, upperbody and core strength.
No we never gave up.

This is was what learning to move your body differently looks like. Imperfectly beautiful.