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Reflections on Loss

March 13, 2020
by Tricia Osterholm
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Broken Yet Blessed

Five years ago today I Iost my daughter, Kayln, but the passage of time has not changed my love for her or my longing to see her again. Navigating this path of loss and grief has meant finding the courage … Continue reading →

January 26, 2020
by Tricia Osterholm
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Fighting the Fear

I woke up in fear again today. I can’t remember what I was dreaming about, but the anxiety was overwhelming. This is happening more frequently lately, most likely because the five year anniversary of our daughter’s passing is coming up … Continue reading →

September 3, 2019
by Tricia Osterholm
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25 Today

Today is my daughter’s birthday; Kayln would be 25 today. This is a difficult day to get through. I am feeling worn out right now from a multitude of emotions. I imagine what it would be like if I could … Continue reading →

March 13, 2019
by Tricia Osterholm
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Another Year Gone By

Today I am feeling the loss more deeply. It’s hard to face the reality that another year has gone by without my daughter. The anniversary date stirs up the painful memories of the day we lost Kayln, and it comes … Continue reading →

October 28, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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Memories Matter

What to do with a loved one’s belongings after they have died is a dilemma, and there is no one size fits all solution. It is a very personal process and other people may not understand why it is so … Continue reading →