It has taken me months to settle into the loss of my mother.

Death brings us face to face with a truth we often avoid: life is not permanent. We all have an expiration date. And no matter how much we believe we are prepared for the death of a loved one, I don’t think we ever truly are.  In the quiet moments, I replay the chain of events over and over again. I ask myself the questions that haunt many of us in medicine—but feel heavier when the patient is your own mother.

Could I have made a difference?

As a physician?

As a dermatologist?

As her daughter?

Spring is a season of renewal—a perfect time to shift our perspectives and embrace new growth.

From Suffering to a Beautiful State

If you find yourself stuck in suffering, know this: you are not alone, and you don’t have to stay there. The path to a beautiful state isn’t always easy, but it’s always possible. It begins with awareness, intention, and a willingness to make small shifts in how you move, think, and speak.