And Then It Hit Me

Originally written July 22, 2026

I just reached for my phone to check on my mom in the hospital.

For a split second, it was automatic. Something I had done so many times before.

And then it hit me like a ton of bricks.

She’s not there anymore.

Damnit.

I keep wanting to wake up from this nightmare.

But I can’t.

I keep wanting to wake up from this nightmare.

But I can’t.