Why This Space Exists
One afternoon, two weeks after my brother died, the phone buzzed on the counter, reminding me the world still expected answers. In that moment I realized: life doesn’t stop for heartbreak—but writing can pause the noise just long enough to breathe.
I lost my brother in May, faced surgery in July, and said goodbye to my grandmother in August. In between, a regal cat named Galaxy crept into my life, and a loyal dog, Sargent, pressed his warm head against my knee whenever the silence felt too heavy.
The World Won’t Pause is where I keep those moments. It’s a journal of pauses—big and small—when the world kept moving, and the people (and animals) who helped me move with it.
What You’ll Find Here
| Theme | What it Looks Like |
|---|---|
| Quiet Grief | Short reflections on loss—without platitudes. |
| Soft Recoveries | Tiny wins, like getting out of bed or laughing at a kitten’s mistake. |
| Companions | Stories of Galaxy, Sargent, and the people who showed up at just the right time. |
| Letters & Lists | Open letters to the past, check-ins with the present, and gentle lists for healing. |
A Recent Pause That Changed Me
“I thought I was rescuing a single cat. Instead, five kittens arrived in my lap at 10 a.m., sunlight everywhere, reminding me life still wakes up even on the hardest days.”
Join the Conversation
- Share a Moment: What helped you keep going when the world wouldn’t stop? Drop it in the comments; your story might be the pause someone else needs.
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- Resources: If you’re looking for extra support, these pages have helped me:
- Modern Loss – honest stories & tools
- What’s Your Grief – practical grief resources
- The Mighty – Grief – community articles
If You’re New
Start with “The Night the World Didn’t Pause,” or pick any post that calls to you. Read in any order; stay as long as you need.
Stay Connected
I don’t post often—but when I do, I’ll meet you where you are.
Thank you for pausing here.
Selena
