21 Lessons From My Sister’s Tragic End

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I can still feel the warmth of your cheek pressed against mine. The scent of your perfume lingers in the air, and your heartbeat resonates with mine—warm, alive, and vibrant. Our roots intertwine, but everything has shifted; the world feels upside down. In the silence of the night, I call out for you: “Mia. Mia. Mia. Come back to me.” I’ve turned to red wine, offered countless prayers, and cried more tears than I can count. I searched for an escape, but here I am, still standing. In the shadows of grief, I’ve uncovered some invaluable truths.

1. Life can flip in an instant.
2. Mourning is a companion that never truly leaves.
3. When people say it gets easier, they don’t understand the depth of loss.
4. Unexpected angels arrive at the most needed times.
5. True friends stand firm, even during your most chaotic moments.
6. Your frail moments can become your greatest strengths.
7. Darkness is a reality we must face.
8. And so is the existence of a higher power.
9. Writing is a lifeline; it can save you from drowning in despair.
10. There’s a profound space within you specifically for grief.
11. Anyone who belittles or diminishes you is an abuser, plain and simple.
12. Trust your instincts; if something feels off, it probably is.
13. Past actions are telling; people rarely change. Believe them the first time.
14. No one will know or love me like you did.
15. The sun shines differently in your absence.
16. Domestic abuse isn’t solely physical; it can be verbal too.
17. It’s possible to grieve without end for years.
18. Our suffering can fuel our purpose.
19. Life progresses, even when we feel stuck.
20. True peace comes from within, not from worldly sources.
21. One can don a mask of joy and hide their pain from the world.

My sister and best friend, Mia, was taken from us on June 12, 2011, by a senseless act of violence. The world feels dimmer, and the weight of loss is heavy, yet I continue to carry her love with me.

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Each lesson learned through this tragedy serves as a reminder of love, resilience, and the profound strength we possess amidst darkness.