Tag: suffering

The Cost of Protection

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 akoreski1 Commentchildren, darkness, foster care, suffering

There is a darkness in our world that I have been very fortunate to mostly avoid. SaintMother Teresa said, “if we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten we belong toeach other.” I have always experienced being the Read More

It Started with a Letter

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 akoreskigrief, loss, suffering

So, “it has been a hell of a year,” I’ve said more than a few times, but as I contemplate this year, I realize that’s not a very fair description. In fact, it would be more appropriate to call it Read More

One Rose

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 akoreski1 Commentfoster care, honduras, love, suffering, The Little Prince

I have never been able to feel correctly about the tragedies in the world. I was a senior in high school when 9/11 happened. I can remember seeing teachers cry. Everyone who talked about it had such an emotional response Read More