Welcome to Purple Introspections
We are Francie and Tony. Purple Introspections is a tender reflection of our living journey, as blindsided parents of an amazing son lost to suicide at age 23. We hope sharing our stories will open your mind to meaningful discoveries, inspire those who are suffering with us, and most importantly, save a life.
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A Boy and His Mama
I have a spin bike that got me through COVID and is now a trusty friend. The bike, along with weights, resides in our bonus room, a catch-all for storage and workouts. One day, as I was spinning, I looked at the space in front of me, bare and dull, apartment white....
Angel Alexander & Pope Fran Team Up
Dear Pope Fran, Well, your departure has greatly impacted our world, almost as big as your grand papal entrance. I mean grand as in fantastic or big, not fancy, because you are not fancy. You gave the world hope with your true Christ-like beliefs, walking the talk....
Hey Man, How are you?
I am not supposed to tell you I am sad or lonely. I am not allowed to be weak, anxious, sensitive, or vulnerable. I can only be strong. I must carry the financial burdens and responsibilities of life and family. I must be stable and consistent. I am supposed...
Don’t Be Perfect
“I saw that you were perfect and so I loved you. Then I saw you weren’t perfect, and I loved you even more.” Angelita Lim This quote adorns a “spirit tile” I picked up at a cute gift shop here in Cary. I was attracted to the soft metallic hues and the imperfect...
Signs
Recently, I’ve been asked how I am coping with the loss of Alexander now that a year and a half has passed. IMO, one’s path to define one’s new reality after a tragedy is as unique as an individual snowflake and so it is a difficult question to answer. My son no...
What’s It All About?
Who hasn’t uttered those words at least once in a lifetime? Books and articles abound trying to make sense of our purpose. Should we believe in God? Should we believe in aliens, the outer space kind? Have we lost faith in humanity? What is the point?!? Just over a...
