No one can prepare you for how hard it is to say goodbye to a loved one—even if you know the end is near. For the last two years, I’ve wrestled with anticipatory grief, which is a blessing and a…
How I Spent My (Much-Needed) Break
I wasn’t planning to take a week-long break when I wrote what turned out to be my last post at the end of June. But as we approached the Fourth of July weekend, which felt even longer this year thanks…
Shop the Buck Cancer Collection
Well, my Buck Cancer apparel has finally arrived. And, of course, the first place I wore it to was the barn. After many emails back and forth with Megan of Elevated Equestrian to review designs and apparel options, it’s exciting…
The Thing About Creating a New Routine…
One of the first things I thought about as I processed my grief and the loss of my grandmother was my routine. Visiting her in the nursing home wasn’t just my nightly routine, but the part that my day revolved…
Self-Care as an Entrepreneur
The past week has felt like one long bad dream. After the news of my grandmother’s passing, there were still plenty of calls to make and arrangements to put together, despite feeling like all I wanted to do was grieve…
Coping with Loss
The goal of the week for me has been just to get by. But with emotions running high, even that has been a challenge. Each morning, I think about how I need to structure my day in order to make…
