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Finding Balance in Grief: When You’re Down One Man (or Cat)

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If you are a follower of the Smack, you know that my heart has been heavy with the loss of my furry companion, Fig.  The absence of his soothing presence, […]

Exploring the Concept of a Perfect Death

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It’s with a bittersweet heart that I share a profoundly intimate moment from my life, one that has left me contemplating the idea of a “perfect death.” Yes, you read […]

BHRT Confessions: My Not-So-Secret Weapon

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I was scheduled for my quarterly bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) treatment this week. My body was already registering its complaints last week, letting me know I was experiencing a […]

Remembering My Papi: A Bittersweet Father’s Day Reflection

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It’s that time of the year – Father’s Day. And while the world celebrates the special bond between fathers and their children, my heart becomes a whirlwind of emotions. Eighteen […]