One day, I had come home from a very late shift. Back then, I worked in a supermarket doing very late hours and although it was a full-time job I hardly had any time for myself or socialised. But I had to take the job as I had no other choice, and Mum wanted me …
Author: katiesbutterflies
Getting easier..
It had now been almost 8 years since Dad had died. Each year, we would say to each other how quickly the years were going by and no matter how many years will pass, it will still only feel like yesterday. It sounds like such a cliché but it is really scary how weeks can …
Keeping Busy & Early Days
Each year that was passing by was getting a little bit easier. By this point, it had been 4 years already. Within that time, Max and I were working full time, Mum had got a dog to keep herself busy but it also had brought such joy and helped to fill in part of the …
Memories..
There's so many precious memories and interesting moments I could tell you about my Dad, but it could go on for infinity. Haha! I'm not even joking. Before everything that happened , he was a fit, healthy man. Full of energy, great personality and had so many friends. He was like a social butterfly. There was …
Learning to heal..
A year or so had passed since then. During this time, our families were moving on slowly with their lives while we were also still adjusting to things. We still had our hard times, but each day was a baby step. James had moved away to live with a girlfriend, Max and I were back …
Moving on (continued)
A familiar song started playing in the little jewellery shop. A song that most of the world know and has touched so many hearts. 'Somewhere over the rainbow...' We all looked at each other with shock. I looked at Mum and watched her hands tremble, and the look of deep anguish spread across her face. …
Moving on
You always hear that cliche, 'Time is a great healer'. Yes, I have heard it all before and to be quite honest, you never really get over it. I don't understand how anyone would be able to get over somebody that they've lost at some point in their lives. Being fourteen years old at …
