Shari Thompson
Shari Thompson believes the stories we live are the ones worth telling. Writing through a Gen X lens, her work has appeared in community and faith-based publications. Surrounded by generations of remarkable women, she carries the heart of a matriarch. She draws inspiration from the women around her, as well as from travel, baking and really good chocolate.
Articles:
The Healing Power of a Grief Letter
Dear Family, There were so many things we didn’t get to do, and our time together was cut short. Physical and mental ailments prevented us from living out all the plans we made, but we still made the most of our time together. Y’all beat the odds and lived longer than anyone expected for people in your condition. God didn’t answer my prayers to take away the sicknesses, but He granted me favor through temporary healings and the blessing of extended time. You slowly slipped away. Year by year, month by month, and day by day, until I was somehow […]
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