Grief Open Mic Night

Last night I shared two deeply personal poems, “Leaves” and “Pain”, at the Palabras Bilingual Bookstore/ Casa Caracol open mic night. The theme was grief, and I spoke from the heart. (Watch my performance here.)

After being hit by a car going 48mph in downtown Phoenix, I found myself grieving so much:

— The person I was before becoming disabled

— The life I had planned for myself and my son

— The version of motherhood I had dreamed of

But through all the grief and loss, something beautiful has grown. Our life today is full, rich, and meaningful—and it keeps getting better. This was just the beginning. I can’t wait to share more of my poetry and art with you.

If you’re walking through grief or learning to love your “after”—you’re not alone. Follow along @collectedcazoshay for more of my journey through words, art, healing, and resilience.

You can view more of my art and poetry here.

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