Last year started with a gut punch when I found out my best friend from high school passed away. I sat with that grief when all I wanted to do was sweep it under the rug and make believe Steve was alive in Chicago. In early October my cousin Nadine unexpectedly passed away from undiagnosed leukemia. She was one of my favorite cousins, her death crushed my heart.
I know I did things last year; writer things, mom things, wife things, family things but all I remember doing is trying to run away from grief.
To fight the depression I felt was looming, I got intentional about my workouts, I’ve lost 20 pounds – It’s about time the baby weight comes off. The baby will be 6 in June. That’s my self deprecating humor, I worked hard to lose that weight and intend to lose the rest this year. Weight is the only loss I want this year.
I am grateful that Matt, the kids and I are healthy. Wishing you all a blissful 2024.
Lucy Rodriguez-Hanley 