Natashia Pillow

I’m Natashia from the great state of Maine. I am a stay-at-home mother of two children and a merchant marine wife. I went to college for nursing, but did not finish out my clinical years as I no longer enjoyed the politics over patient care. I have worked as a Nursing Assistant and on the clerical side in health care for over 13 years, ranging from Alzheimer’s/Dementia, med surg, spinal cord injury, primary care, hospice, etc. I am currently a mom/wife first. Secondly, I am a grieving daughter and sister, learning to navigate my two losses that have changed the trajectory of my life. I'm learning to be a mom without my mom. Through my grief work, I have come to the realization of how important it is for me to help others improve their quality of life. I have a passion for mind/body/spirit wellness and have started to share my knowledge of nutrition, clean products, grief, and other overall wellness tips on my social media. I have enjoyed learning to slow down and take in the day-to-day joys of life. I find great joy and peace in the outdoors, whether it be walking, hiking, fishing, boating, going to camp, hunting, the beach, motorcycles, snowmobiling, and light houses. I am a firm believer in getting outdoors, it can truly change your life. Fresh air is the best medicine for the mind/body/spirits wellness.

Articles:

Grief Doesn’t End: My Brother’s Birthday and the Pain of Secondary Loss

Monday is my brother’s birthday, and he has been gone for almost four years. I have been more emotional for weeks, and I didn’t even realize it; it hit me like a brick wall the other day. Grief is crazy like that; how it can just come in and take over like a bad storm, and you don’t even realize it. Today I got a text from his wife, in a group chat with my other brother and his wife. Asking  “Is the plan still on for Monday?” I was personally unaware of any plans for Monday. So, I had […]

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Pregnant After My Mother’s Death

Pregnant After My Mother’s Death I woke up screaming, as if I’d had a nightmare, only to realize this is my new reality. Screaming, crying, breathless, heart aching so deeply, I’m not sure it will ever heal. My stomach in knots feeling like I could puke or poop myself at any moment. My mom is dead. My dad and I found her yesterday. Today is my birthday. FUCK THIS! I don’t ever want to celebrate this day again. I can’t even think about eating, my world in shambles. Oh, by the way, I’m pregnant with my first child, not even […]

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