Katherine Rawson

These past few months have been challenging, and it feels like I took an unintended hiatus from the writing world. Life happened in a big way, with the profound loss of both my father and father-in-law in December. My father’s passing was sudden, while my father-in-law succumbed to cancer. The holidays were tinged with the shadows of memories from bygone years that will never return. It became a time of mourning for a relationship that never met my expectations, leaving behind a trail of missed opportunities.

January usually brings a touch of melancholy, akin to leaping off a holiday cliff back into reality. However, this year carried an extra weight, especially with my extended family revealing their true colors during a challenging time. It’s true what they say, you discover a lot about people after a death in the family.

I’ve been trying to write my way through a wall of disappointment and self-doubt. It’s been a struggle, but I know I’ll get there. If you’re reading this, thank you for the support!