The first thing I said to my husband after the call was, “It’s going to take me a long time to process this”

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It had been a while since I’d spoken to him -— 14 months -— and even longer since I’d seen him in person -— 17 years. My husband and I live in a rural area and my son mostly stayed in the downtown area of a large city about two hours away. He lived a homeless, turbulent life that revolved around drugs and addictions. Our multiple attempts to save him from his downward spiral throughout the years were unsuccessful. The thing is, you can’t save someone from themselves if they don’t want saving.

https://kimatalbert.com/2024/01/18/its-been-a-while

the 5 things that really defined who he was: the love he had for his friends + family, football, hot rods, hummingbirds, and Rock N’ Roll

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When I found out my dad was ill and that my time with him was limited, I decided I would ask my dad questions and write his responses in a journal. A journal that I will cherish for the rest of my life and I look forward to sharing some of his responses with all of you today. 

https://kylabenson.com/2021/09/05/to-my-papa