So here we are on the first anniversary without you..

This month marks one year without my brother, Griffin. There is not one day that has gone by that I haven’t been left wondering what would life be like now if nothing changed last year. I’m struggling for words and yet I have a million locked inside of me. For now, I’d like to leave this poem that sums up a lot of my feelings.

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Olivia Harrell lives in Baldwin, Maryland, with her husband, two young children, and a Bulldog named Lola. She lost her brother, Griffin, to an accidental overdose from Fentanyl on September 25, 2023. Her monthly blog examines the twists and turns of grief and healing. Olivia loves to spend time with her family, make sourdough from scratch, and exercise. She is also incredibly thankful for the community of LITT and invites others with a similar loss to participate in LITT’s Sibling Support Group. For more information click here.