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Diana Fletcher

My Mom Died and I Am Happy

My mother died at the end of 2019 and I wrote this piece but never published it. This morning, I thought about the people who may be...

Diana Fletcher

"Everyone Lies in the ER"

“Everyone lies in the ER.” That statement stayed in my head long after the fear, panic and state of emergency had lessened. It seems as...

Diana Fletcher

I am so friggin over my mom.

I am so friggin over my mom. Just so over this. We were responsible for my mother’s happiness since before we were born, tiny embryos...

Diana Fletcher

“Don't go where I can't follow…”

Sam: “Mr. Frodo, wake up... Don't leave me here alone. Don't go where I can't follow... “ Last night I saw this quote posted on my...

Diana Fletcher

Forced to Focus after the Fall

This could also be called, the Price for Overdoing It. Seven or eight years ago, I was planning to drive to Michigan to visit my family...