Filly’s Place

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… 

Originally Posted August 1, 2026 Together Again 

Originally written July 31, 2026 Today’s update. I fed myself. I showered. I took my meds. I went for my iron infusion. I came back home, and the grief hit me out of nowhere. Tomorrow,… 

Originally written July 30, 2026 “How Do You Survive This Much Goodbye?” How do you survive when your world keeps ending? People tell you grief comes in waves, but nobody tells you what happens when…