Heather Burkett-Ocasio
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.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 2810 min read
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.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 253 min read
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.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 152 min read
"Daydreaming" (By Author HR Burkett)
In April 2005, I was driving sleepy when I ran a red light, leading to an accident with a City Dump Truck.
This is that story.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 94 min read
...But He Didn't Hit Me... (By Author H.R. Burkett)
He threatened me and made my life a living hell...but he didn't hit me. So it wasn't abuse...right?
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 54 min read
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...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jun 162 min read
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...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
May 312 min read
"Socks" (By H.R. Burkett)
I think about you when I put on socks.
But that’s an improvement...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
May 271 min read
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...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 163 min read
The .5%
Coping with infertility through writing and friendship.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 103 min read
Reaper of Time
Being hyper focused on death isn't always a bad thing. Here, I list some of the surprising perks.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 29, 20231 min read
Healing
Poetic thoughts on what it means to truly heal from something and move on to love yourself.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 27, 20232 min read
The Heartbreak Club
A brief creative writing project for those who have lost someone they love and care for immensely.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 25, 20235 min read
The Ornament (aka: A Christmas Miracle)
A short Christmas story for those grieving a loved one.
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