STORIES

  • Chapter 2: Just Married

    Chapter 2: Just Married

    He stood, raised his glass, and said,  Callie and Brendan, the sun shone on you both today. I hope it shines on you for the rest of your lives.” Bren and I cried. Read more

  • Chapter 3: Kids 

    Chapter 3: Kids 

    Content Warning: This chapter includes sensitive material about miscarriage. Please take care while reading and pause or skip this chapter if you need to. Read more

  • Chapter 4: Cancer

    Chapter 4: Cancer

    Bren was working on recovering from a nagging injury in his right thigh and buttock so he could enrol in a personal training course in the city. The injury would not budge. Read more

  • Chapter 5: Recovery

    Chapter 5: Recovery

    Sometimes, I scream uncontrollably on the inside at the thought of my husband going through all this. Read more

  • Chapter 6: Tumour Removal

    Chapter 6: Tumour Removal

    As we drove out of Old Bar, Bren turned to me and said, “Good thing you didn’t check Facebook this morning!” Curious, I asked why. Read more

  • Chapter 7: Clear Margins

    Chapter 7: Clear Margins

    Bren placed his surfboard on the sand and carefully sat beside me, laughing as he watched the kids narrowly avoid crashing into each other in the surf. “Are you OK?” I asked, noticing him adjusting his titanium-reinforced leg, grimacing as he did.    Read more

I’m Callie

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