STORIES

  • Things I wish I knew

    Things I wish I knew

    Things I wish I knew in the Early Days of Grief(For the newly widowed) There are versions of early grief that no one can prepare you for. I didn’t know about the kind where you’re not only mourning your person, you are also trying to keep your kids afloat, hold onto your home, your sanity,… Read more

  • Celibacy, it’s a thing.

    Celibacy, it’s a thing.

    The choice, for me, hasn’t been about waiting for a cosmic sign, the perfect person, or the perfect moment to break my celibacy. Read more

  • Love, Unbroken

    Love, Unbroken

    The complete manuscript of Love, Unbroken, follows this post, chapter by chapter, so friends, family, and anyone walking a similar road can read along. Read more

  • Prologue

    Prologue

    Tyz and Bades were growing up quickly. I remember thinking on that trip that Bren and I needed to soak up every moment of the holidays we took with them while we still could. Read more

  • Introduction

    Introduction

    Life can change in an instant altering our paths forever. Brendan’s three-year battle with cancer proved that. Callie shared her family’s story through a series of blog posts written from her diary entries during that time. Read more

  • Chapter 1: Beginnings 

    Chapter 1: Beginnings 

    I turned thirty a few weeks before I met Brendan. My life was full; I was content, surrounded by good friends, work I loved, and the quiet freedom of not answering to anyone but myself. Read more

I’m Callie

A storyteller, widow, mother, and founder of Kalico. I share stories about life, love, loss, travel and starting over.