Sonia Beltz is a former digital editor for Love What Matters based near Dayton, Ohio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Iowa. In her free time, you can find her writing, reading, or researching random historical facts online. Follow her on Instagram at @skatbel.
“We were told we were wasting our time, energy, and money. They. Were. Wrong.”
“Don’t stress over the scale: take the picture, post the picture, and don’t care about what others think. I PROMISE you’ll be glad you did.”
“I’ve had to do everything without you.”
“It’s okay to feel lost, alone, angry, sad, and confused. And you’re NEVER alone.”
“Grief is the most arduous race anyone will ever run. You can do this, and I’ll run by your side.”
“It felt like I was watching everyone around me living. At the same time, I was drowning in the life surrounding me. It was like I was imprisoned inside my own body, and I couldn’t escape.”
“Today, I start living out the life I want my children to live.”
“I’ve lost too many people to this disease. I will continue to share my story because every day I wake up is now a blessing.”
“Watching the news in Ukraine was like witnessing what happened to Baba in real-time. It was as if all of my ancestors were grieving through me. I could feel her spirit with me as I made the pendant.”
“We just expected things to work out because we were friends, good people, and good parents. All that matters is now, we are one.”
