OK, now I'm getting thoroughly weepy about it all. But especially your daughter wanting to give you a hug first. Oy. Little people. You're doing some swell parenting there, Katie. Please let us know what happens.
At the social security office I would have held up my kid and said, “she’s alive, see!” Then probably cursed all the way home while wondering why we (humans) over complicate everything.
Katie, this piece moves me deeply and I'm still here absorbing the power of it. You describe a trigger in ways I haven't considered. Thank you! ❤️
That means so much, Rebecca! Thank YOU.
OK, now I'm getting thoroughly weepy about it all. But especially your daughter wanting to give you a hug first. Oy. Little people. You're doing some swell parenting there, Katie. Please let us know what happens.
This is such a sweet comment! I read part of it to my kiddo and she said, “I’m famous!” (haha oh no)
What a lovely essay.
Thanks, friend!
At the social security office I would have held up my kid and said, “she’s alive, see!” Then probably cursed all the way home while wondering why we (humans) over complicate everything.
Hahah, I mean, if they try to turn us away tomorrow this is 100% my plan. Shew.
Well this walloped me right in the feels.
Success!!! (Ha. Love you, friend.)
It’s such a powerful thing to not be able to numb out with screens. Letting the grief move through and surface itself.
Love this one 💙
Thank you, Kelly! That means so much.
I really needed to read this today, thank you for sharing. And sending good frustrating admin vibes for your appointment!
Thanks, Caroline! 🤞
Really beautiful. Sending you good vibes tomorrow! ❤️
Thank you! 🤞
Oh Katie, sending so much love your way.
Thank you, sweet Karen!
Oof. Katie, this is excellent writing. You gutted me with, "Beside me, my daughter blinked."
Thank you!
(that was my favorite line too)
Oh this makes me happy 💫
This was such a wonderful piece: glad to have you back in my inbox. Hopefully third time is the charm at the Social Security office for y'all.
Thank you!! 🤞🤞
“I will be grateful that I was given another chance.” ♥️
Your wisdom is my steady companion.
That is such a kind thing to say! Thank you.
By the time you retire, there will be wacko A/i robot assistants running the SS offices. Then the real fun will begin.
Whew. Can't wait! 🫠