Ten Years Without My father It’s hard to admit that it’s been ten years since my father passed away. I still can’t quite believe I’ve lived this long without him. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I’d even survive the first ten days. The pain was so deep, so disorienting, that time itself felt suspended. Yet somehow, […]
by Cheryl the TechTillerJune 6, 2025 Some days don’t start with clarity or confidence, they start with a weight. A lump in the throat, a tightness in the chest, a feeling that you’re one breath away from crying but somehow still standing. Today is one of those days for me. And yet…I’m here. I’ve come […]
In winter, trees go quiet. No leaves, no blooms, no rush to grow. From the outside, they look bare…maybe even lifeless. But beneath the bark, life is still there, quietly working, storing energy for the next season. People can be like that too. Some of us enjoy being alone from time to time. Not because […]
Most of us say we want peace, but when we finally get it, we don’t know what to do with it. Silence feels strange at first. We live in a world that trains us to fill every gap: with a podcast, music, social media scrolls, or background TV. But here’s the truth: your brain and […]
Most people don’t hate silence, they’re just not used to it. The first few minutes can feel awkward, like you’re waiting for someone to arrive but they’re running late. You sit there and your mind starts scanning the air for something to grab onto. A sound. A distraction. A reason to move. We’re wired for […]