Tag Archives: mother/daughter relations

The Hour of Lungs, Breath and Sorrow

Posted on April 6, 2023 by clutterheart

Dear Mom, I woke up at 4am today with a deep yearning to cry. It’s been this way for weeks now. An ache stretches down my throat, presses against my ribs and curls inside my lungs. This time of morning, … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Home

Posted on March 8, 2013 by clutterheart

It was the spirit of Mom’s home that made it a home, not the things, I’m realizing now. In the weeks I stayed to take care of the cleaning, her home grew strange and beautiful to me. Before, it was … Continue reading →

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My Husband Used to Live in a Tent

Posted on March 4, 2013 by clutterheart

Mom’s house was on the market two days when it received an offer. We’re wrapping up the many things that have to be wrapped up when you sell a home, so occasionally, I still have to go back there, which … Continue reading →

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