Disclaimer: This post shares personal experiences of grief and loss and is not medical, mental health, or crisis advice. If you are struggling to function, having thoughts of self harm, or feel unsafe, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional or a crisis line in your area. Christmas With No Parents Are you…
December 16th, 2025. Reader Note: I want to share this with care: this piece is based on my own lived experience. I am not a professional, and this writing is not meant to replace therapy, medical care, or mental health support. Please take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritize your own well being as…
Losing my parents at a young age left me feeling alone and lost. This is my story and why I started this blog for parentless adults seeking connection and healing. Growing Up Alone Hi, I’m Brooke. I started this blog to share what I’ve learned from growing up with loss, and what life has taught me…
Dear the Parentless Adult Who Can’t Call Mom or Dad By Brooke What it’s like to grow up without emotional safety, lose your parents, and become an adult with no one to call. A personal essay on grief, hypervigilance, and healing as a parentless adult. Note for Readers: This post discusses childhood trauma, emotional neglect,…
December 2nd, 2025 A personal essay about growing up without parents, compounded grief, and living as an adult with no one to call. Written for parentless adults navigating loss, loneliness, and survival. Disclaimer: This post discusses childhood loss, suicide, terminal illness, substance abuse, and grief. Please read at your own pace and take care of…