Today would have been my brother’s 44th birthday. It’s the first one we’re marking since he passed away last year, so it’s been a rough week trying to prepare my heart for today. I miss his beautiful smile, his generous heart and his love for life. He was an amazing person.

A friend asked me what I was going to do today. I didn’t really know. We were invited to a few events but I woke up not wanting to be around other people, to be honest. The thought of being lost in a crowd felt wrong.

As the day went by, I naturally gravitated to Substack. Reading is the one thing that always seems to help me forget everything but what’s in front of me. So I’m grateful for this digital library of endless writing that I can get lost in today. This is the kind of crowd I need right now.

So, to honor my brother Angel, please drop a link to a piece of writing that gives you comfort. It can be funny, sad, long or short…as long as you love it. I’m sure I’ll love it too.