She was an amazing sister. Yes, we bumped heads a lot and had silly arguments when we were growing up but that doesn't change the fact that she was an amazing sister. I always looked up to her, her feisty character, her ambitious personality, her caring nature for children and animals. Dynamite in a small … Continue reading My Sister →

Forgiveness, in theory, seems like the solution. From most outsider’s perspective it is the only solution. The word forgiveness is thrown around so lightly, yet it carries so much. (do you have any idea what that word carries for us?) I remember reading hundreds of online comments from strangers telling us that we should or … Continue reading Forgiveness →

Let's begin at the end of the trial... Justice A noun that features in the dictionary but doesn’t exist in reality. The word justice is believed to carry great accomplishment, success and even equity. But those who have experienced justice might agree that what this word carries is just a feeling of numbness. Justice is … Continue reading Justice →

Why I picked 'Jayded.' Well, two years ago I decided that the best way for me to deal with loss/trauma/grief was to write down my thoughts and feelings. My sister's murder was (and still is) something I struggled to deal with. The loss and grief of losing someone you love is truly difficult to handle. … Continue reading ‘Jayded’ →