May, 2018 -

Writing

Struggle Is the Way

ByMelony Brown May 31, 2018

If I were to tell you struggle is the way to strength, you might throw rocks at me. I know hearing the truth often hurts, so aim well. I’m cowering and peeping through my hands to determine if it’s safe to stand. It is? Good. Thank you. I may invite an old-fashioned stoning with this…

Caregiving

Front-Line Caregiver

ByMelony Brown May 10, 2018October 20, 2023

When the time came to be her sister, Tracy’s, front-line caregiver, Aimee* never hesitated. In many ways, God had been preparing her for that moment for years. * Her real name, used with permission. Her education and years of experience as a nurse prepared her for the day to day tasks of caring for Tracy’s…