Tag: grief journey
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I Wasn’t Allowed to Cry
I wasn’t allowed to cry. When I first saw my mom — Lifeless, lying in the emergency room — I cried softly and whispered, “Liya tak sempat jumpa mak.” But he said I shouldn’t cry. I couldn’t cry. If I did, it meant I was against God’s will. If I did, it meant I didn’t…
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The Silence of Loss
It was around 9:15 that night, or maybe it was 10:15. It happened three years ago, on September 1, 2021. A memory I wish I could forget, but how could I? It’s like my mind separates from my body, and I’m watching myself go through the motions without really feeling connected. I’m aware of everything…
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