Maed by Mini

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Sitting in a puddle of tears tonight as I feel the gravity of this life I’m living. While there has been tremendous goodness and blessings over my life, there has also been tremendous loss. And while I’m celebrating making a debut in the and having my work showcased to the world, I’m feeling the deep, deep loss of my brother and close, close cousin. Two people I would have called so fast to tell them the news. Two people who truly were my loudest cheerleaders.

It seems unfair that the wonder and good is balanced with loss and pain. And while I don’t want to live my life in pain missing them, because we all know that is not what they would want for us, it’s hard not to. It’s hard not to selfishly fall on my knees and cry for these people who brought so much love to my life—especially in these big moments where they would be the first I’d call.

It’s really hard navigating life after grief. After losing people so deeply close to you—the life-altering kind of losses. You aren’t supposed to lose a sibling at 25 years old. You’re supposed to grow old together. There are so many beautiful things these people I love will miss: the birth of children, weddings, small victories, and life changes. It’s really hard not having them.

So while I’m wildly thankful for the goodness I am surrounded by and the incredible opportunities that are the result of hard work and believing in myself, I’m really feeling their loss tonight—and most days. I just wanted to share that. While maybe I seem like I’ve got it together, the human in me wants you to know I’ve got tears falling down my chest while I stare at a pile of laundry I probably won’t fold, all while being thankful.

Goodnight,
Lauren

Introducing the newest member to the Maed by Mini team! My incredibly hot, talented, incredibly gifted musician, kind, gentle, brilliant, patient HUSBAND!
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The start of the dream 🤍

It wasn’t just becoming a mother that changed me, it was becoming HER mother. 🤍💐
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in the world of all kinds 🤍