Filly’s Place

August 8, 2026 If you’ve been following along with the posts leading up to this one, we’ve officially reached the present. Everything I’ve shared so far was originally written on my personal Facebook during the… 

Originally written August 6, 2026 Today’s update. I don’t feel great. I still got up, fed myself and took my meds. I even put together a shelf. But everywhere I turn, my mom isn’t there.… 

Originally written August 5, 2026 Second update for today. I rescheduled my Whatnot show. My headache has been awful, but I still managed to get myself up and take a shower. Then I threw up… 

Originally written August 5, 2026 Yesterday and today’s update. Yesterday, I got up, showered, fed myself, took my meds and went for my iron infusion. I ran a bunch of errands afterward, came home and… 

Originally written August 4, 2026 “The Death of Me” There wasn’t a funeral for the person I used to be. No flowers. No folded hands. No eulogy reminding everyone of who I was before the… 

Originally Written August 4, 2026 People talk about Alzheimer’s as if the disease is the hardest part. It isn’t. One of the hardest parts is trying to get help. The moment someone is diagnosed with… 

Originally written August 3, 2026 Today’s update. I woke up to an email from my auto insurance company warning me that I’ve used my roadside assistance five times in three years and threatening to jack… 

Originally written August 2, 2026 This had to have been a sign from my mom. I opened the door to let Beaker out, and somehow this little bird flew right into my house. Of all… 

Originally written August 2, 2026 Today’s update. The funny thing about grief is that you never really know when it’s going to knock the wind out of you. But today, I expected it. I woke… 

Originally written August 1, 2026 Today’s update. I said goodbye to my mama. She looked beautiful in her blue dress. She looked calm. She looked peaceful. And I hope she knew just how loved she…