September 3, 2026
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today my daughter, Kayln, would be turning 32. It’s so hard to imagine that the last birthday we celebrated with her was when she turned 20. I often wonder what she would be doing now if she were still here. … Continue reading
September 3, 2024
by Tricia Osterholm
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I miss my daughter every day, but even more so today on what would be her 30th birthday. How I wish Kayln were here to celebrate with us! I can’t help but wonder what her life would be like now. … Continue reading
March 13, 2024
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today marks nine years since my daughter’s passing. I can hardly believe so much time has gone by since that day. All of us miss her every day, but March 13 is especially difficult. The day we lost her was … Continue reading
February 23, 2024
by Tricia Osterholm
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Losing a loved one can cause us to experience a variety of reactions, including emotional, mental and physical. Since grief is not often openly discussed, these reactions can be unexpected and confusing. One such reaction I experienced that was new … Continue reading
October 18, 2023
by Tricia Osterholm
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An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a tangle of abnormal arteries and veins. My daughter died on March 13, 2015 from a brain AVM when it ruptured. The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation has detailed information on this rare disease, at https://taafonline.org/conditions/avm. … Continue reading
September 3, 2023
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today Kayln would be turning 29 years old. I love this photo of her, the sunlight filtering through the trees, shining on her hair and face; just beautiful. I find myself dwelling on what could have been; it is hard … Continue reading
March 13, 2023
by Tricia Osterholm
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I was reading through one of my daughter’s journals, since it is the anniversary of her passing. Today marks eight years that Kayln has been gone. I thought if I read her words I might feel closer to her. This … Continue reading
January 31, 2023
by Tricia Osterholm
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After years of dealing with the pain of losing my daughter, I find myself falling into the common coping mechanism of avoidance. It can take many forms; throwing myself into my work, finding projects to keep me busy, binge watching … Continue reading
September 3, 2022
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today my daughter would be turning 28, if she were still here. I can’t help but feel the loss a little more sharply on her birthday; I wish with all of my heart that she were here to celebrate. We … Continue reading
July 16, 2022
by Tricia Osterholm
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After losing a loved one, it is common to feel responsible, even when you know that their death was completely out of your control. Even seven years later, I find myself questioning what I could have done to prevent my … Continue reading
