Life Stages

Part 1 of this series described the slow decline of my health leading up to my diagnosis of autoimmune disease. Now, I'll tell you about the cascade.…

I have what’s defined as a “slow-progressing form” of autoimmune disease. The symptoms usually slither in slowly and sneakily. Even after diagnosis, answers are ambiguous at best. I usually tell people my health issues…

I spent many moments throughout 2020 wondering how it will be written in future history books. The chapter labeled "Sara's 2020 experience" would highlight themes of gratitude and grief.…

Our motivation to gather with loved ones ran deeper than only wanting them to witness our marriage. The five years leading up to our April 18, 2020 wedding day had been overshadowed by health…

Eight years of loss, including five years of all-consuming illness, led me to an international pandemic. The pandemic led to the calming of my storm.…

New Jersey native Audra Kyrk earned her Master’s Degree from Tulane University’s School of Social in December 2012 with a hankering to learn more. Now, three years later, works at the school working with…

I am leaving New York City for the foreseeable future. I can’t wait to see what I rediscover about myself as I fly through the beginning of my journey with the spirit of my…

To fix my malware-infected website I had to identify the infected areas, scrape them away, and reformat the site that once was. And, that's what I'm on a venture to do myself.…

There's no place like home. But, if you’re like me and have spent long enough in one city to create second, third and fourth homes, you’ll realize that sentimental comfort can arrive in many…

I have published a New Year’s post every year since I started blogging in 2010. I always focus these annual posts not on resolutions, but on the memories I am thankful for in each…