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Day 37 of Living with a Boy (by: Author HR Burkett)
Living with Angel for 37 days: fallen into the toilet, whiskers in the sink, but loving every moment because of his smile & our shared life.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 4, 20244 min read
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Disbelief (by: Author HR Burkett)
Struggling to accept my father's passing, I find comfort in memories and the feeling that he'll always be with us, even if I can't see him.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 4, 20242 min read
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The Blue Notebook (By Author HR Burkett)
HR Burktt reflects on her late mother's love and legacy, unveiling a deeply emotional journey of letters that transcend time.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 28, 202410 min read
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Moving Day (By: Author HR Burkett)
You are the first place I ever came home to.
The first place I ever dreamed.
You witnessed my 1st ouchie,
My 1st broken heart,
My 1st loss.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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Who Is Heather? (by: Author H.R. Burkett)
For those of you who don't know me, allow me to introduce myself.
For those of you who DO know me, allow me to RE-introduce myself.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 6, 20241 min read
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The Long Goodbye (by Author HR Burkett)
This was originally written on June 29th, 2015. At the time, I was sitting vigil by my mother's bedside in hospice care...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 5, 20244 min read
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My Beloved Elena Michelle
It was a rainy Tuesday morning, my darling little girl, when your Daddy rushed me to the hospital and you came into the world...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jun 16, 20242 min read
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Please Say Goodbye (By: H.R. Burkett)
Someone chose to walk away today. And when I asked “Why?”, they said “You.” But I stood my ground, I didn’t waiver- Didn’t give chase as...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
May 27, 20241 min read
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Furbabies Weave Themselves Into Our Lives
A love letter to Nova and Yaya, our beloved furbabies.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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The .5%
Coping with infertility through writing and friendship.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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"God's Grace In Spite Of Me" - The Piper Prinzi Story
My interview with the extraordinary Piper Prinzi.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 2, 20243 min read
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Healing
Poetic thoughts on what it means to truly heal from something and move on to love yourself.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 29, 20231 min read
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Sacred Gibberish
The story of how a the gibberish I uttered as a toddler became the most significant word of my life.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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The Heartbreak Club
A brief creative writing project for those who have lost someone they love and care for immensely.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 27, 20232 min read
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The Ornament (aka: A Christmas Miracle)
A short Christmas story for those grieving a loved one.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 25, 20235 min read
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"When He Sleeps"
Creative writing about the love a wife feels for her husband.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 23, 20232 min read
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"Making Memories"
A creative writing project about the legacy we hope to leave behind.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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"Grandma's Famous Pumpkin Pie"
The, funny true story of the first time I ever tasted pumpkin pie.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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