I Am the Storm

Christmas is never the same without you. I miss you with every breath I take, Shaner. #untilthereunion #brothersistertime #thenameisbondsantabond #eggnogshakennotstirred

Apple pie.

♥️

#bigsky

Happy real birthday to my baby brother, you get 2 birthdays, which I treasure and celebrate for always. Hope you’re celebrating in Heaven with all the cake you can eat, give that Chloe Belle kisses for me. #periodnotevenanexclamationpoint #naportv

Happy (pretend) birthday in Heaven, Shaner. Even though your ‘real’ 32nd birthday is tomorrow, I know you always want to get your presents early, so we’ve got to celebrate today and tomorrow. There are no words to say how much I miss my person ♥️ Share some cake with our Chloe. #itisyourbirthday #brothersistertime

2,190 days since my person went to Heaven. Now, you’ve got our Chloe Belle with you, and you can show everyone up there how much she “loves to play” and “how fast she is!” I love you to the deep sea and back, Shaner. Not a second goes by my heart doesn’t ache for you and our Chloe. I know you’re taking the best care of our baby girl up there. Probably letting her eat all the people food she can. I hope so, anyway. I wait everyday for our reunion. Miss you and love you with every gasp for air I take. #brothersistertime

#thatssketchy

No. Don’t call me a hero. #theoffice #itshappening #michaelscott #dwightshrute #firesafety

Book signing event at the Arizona Renaissance Festival! #iamthestorm #novel #booksigning #arizoniarennaissancefestival2023

Write offs. #shittscreek #taxtime #whatthehellisawriteoff #stilldontknow

Merry Christmas, Shaner. Miss you every second of everyday ❤️#isthatjustsomagicalforyoulittlegirl #itsnotasnowballcauseitsonlyadusting #howbouticingitloldwight

#yellowshoes

It is your birthday. Happy Real Birthday, Shano! What I’d give to spend both with you ❤️ #lovemysisterinlaw #yougettwodays #youdonthearathemeyouseeit #beerfightstothedeathcupcakesblood puddingbloodtouchfootballmatingcharadesandyeshorsehunting

Happy ‘pretend’ Birthday, Shaner. Love you to the deep sea and back. Miss you every second. #twobirthdays #itisyourbirthday. #whyisthereachicletonmycake #untilthereunion

Road trips. #pitbulltravels #roadtrip #arizonamichigan #pitbulls #pittybulls #travelstagram

Missing you every single day. ❤️#brothersistertime #loveyoushaner #myperson

Indoor Pitty. #pitbull #pitbulllove #pitbullreels #pitty #indoordog #ivegottricksyouveneverseen

#pittybull #pitbulls #dogs #protection #chloebelle

"Read, read, read. Read everything -- trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write.” -William Faulkner (Deep dive research for Book 2…) #author #novelist #alwaysreading #researchneverends #writersread

#timetopainthetownred

Night out. #girlsnight #cheers

Getting ready… #newvanity #homeupdates

Winery 101. #sipenjoyrepeat

Gettin ready… #nightout

Salted rim on ice, pretty please, with a lime on top. #midnightmargaritas

#pitbulls #pittybull #naughtypitbull

“Did you need something, punkin?” #pitbulllove #pitbulllife #pittybull

That’s right. A janitor said that. #theoffice #officereels #jimhalpert #dwightshrute

Miss him with every breath. #chloeandherdaddy #pittybull #loveyoushaner #thatsmyperson #youlllearnbabyyoulllearn

#theoffice #reel #jimhalpert #andybernard

#theoffice #reel #michaelscott

Road trip. #repost #michigantoarizona #twopitties #findthesecondpitbull #whereswaldo #bestbabiesever

#pitbulls #pitbulllove

Pittie bulls. #bestfriends #pitull #pitbulllove

#theoffice #dwightschrute #michaelscott

#theoffice #theofficereels #prefired

Honeymoon. #sleepingangel #afterpartyofone

2022: The Year of the Yellow Shoes. #newyears #newyearssequins #mindyourcompany

“The name is Bond...Santa Bond. I'll have an eggnog, shaken not stirred." Merry Heavenly Christmas, bro. Missing you every second of every single day. Love you to the moon and back. #brothersisterlove #thatsmyperson #waitingtilthereunion

Bring your own wine goblet. #hotels #holeinthebottleofwine

Come as you are. #flannels #nirvanafever #90sfashion

It’s to a castle I will take you. #ledzeppelin

When someone wants to drag me into their drama. #ijustdonthavetime #ilostastamp #ivegotpeopletosee #ivegotsomewritingtodo #withworkingout #reel #instagramreels #reels

This scene. #10years #oscarisaac #katemara #neverhad #funnyyellowshoes

Like mother, like daughter. Member this? @kathleenhalaas #mommyandme #fashionrepeats #sameglassesdifferentdecade #tbt

#letsgo

Martini Friday. #cheers #martinis #fridaynightsareformartinis

#arizonaatnight #palmtreesinthebackyard #nighttimephotos #az #alwayssummer

I like to remember the times, the moments we all take for granted. Those times we sat there in our own little worlds, looking at our laptops, to stop and share something the other would know about, laugh at an inside joke, or just inform each other of something that caught our eye. To watch a movie we’ve both seen a million times but find the same quote still hilarious and brought to laugh incessantly. The moments we tried to decide what to order for dinner or which store to pick up necessities just to get lost along the way. The road trips and all the times we would run into a gas station to come out with the other’s favorite drinks without even asking. Waking up and saying “morning,” as barely a grunt because neither of us were “greet the day, bright and early” type of people. The times we argued over what to watch on tv, or spending hours trying to find something new, or even finding something not quite available yet, so downloading it —not quite legally— and having the movie pause to load so many times we wanted to quit, but we’ve “come this far.” To “agree to disagree,” which I hated because technically we would be agreeing. I miss those tiny, little moments more than anything else. I miss the minutes I thought I’d always have. Even being physically away from each other, to know we’d see each other so soon and pick up right where we left off. That’s all I want. To be able to pick up exactly where we left off. What I would give to get you a couple drinks and a wintergreen at Speedway while you filled up our tank of gas. What I’d give. Happy 30th birthday, Shano. Miss my person more than the ocean, moon, sun, and all the stars in the galaxy, combined. Love you forever.

There’s been days lately that I’m not sure you were ever here. There’s been days lately that I question if you were real. There’s been days lately that I cannot guarantee I ever held you in my arms when you were a baby, grabbed your hands so you wouldn’t fall when you were learning to walk, watched you grow into the man you became, the best friend I never knew I would have, my closest confidant, (my comrade next to me in the trenches), “my person.” There’s days when I need to look at your birth certificate to prove you were here with me. Stare at your death certificate to remind myself that you are gone. There’s days that I need to know I never made you up inside my head. A figment. There’s days I desperately yearn for a sign, any sign, to know you are still with me. Just in a different form. I miss you, Shane. More than anyone still on this earth could every understand. What I’d give. I think of you every single second of every single day. I pray that you are watching from Heaven, and that I am making you, “my person,” proud. I love you. Love, “Sis.”

Siblings day. #missyoushane #ilovemybrother #whatidgivetohaveyouback

Friday before night out. #nomorequarantine #reallife #fridayoutfitoftheday #footd

Back on the outside. #nomorequarantine #missthis #nightout #finally

I miss my person. #iloveyoushaner #notasecondgoesby #cantwaittoseeyouontheotherside

The first book in a thrilling series set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future, Trisha Lynn Halaas’s debut novel explores timely themes, addiction and grief, in a new and unique way. Full of action, adventure, and mystery; a sister must save her brother, as the two are chosen Holy Warriors in a new world of rapture. The story follows our heroine, Lyvia, as she is tasked with the search for the only Holy Relic that will bring her brother, Shane, back to life. The only problem— the aforementioned object rests in the hands of her ex-boyfriend, who happens to be the Devil, himself. We find Lyvia in this dilemma following the second “Great Rain.” Due to a hundred-year rainfall, the world as we know it has shrunk to one island of land. The rest of the globe is covered in ocean. This new world is called the “Realm,” and it is sectioned into seven “Shires.” REVIEW "We can all use more (good) entertainment and adventure in our lives; similar to 'The Hunger Games' and promising of equal success. Halaas's tales of the future are brilliantly engaging, and offers a trilogy to look forward to! A real page turner for readers everywhere!" -Author Jean Larch (Dying to be Free, Hazelden 2006) "The writer takes time to sew in tiny intricacies that give her readers a ton of light bulb moments. A metaphysical mystery with biblical references, set in a post-apocalyptic world, this story is 'The DaVinci Code' meets 'The Hunger Games' meets something all on its fascinating own. Be ready for adventure." -Megan Bajorek, contributing blogger for Love What Matters Get your copy today! Link in bio! #author #writersofinstagram #fiction #fantasyfiction #slipstream #trilogy #dystopianfiction #newnovel #postapocalyptic #newbook #newbookrelease #book #preorder #print #ebook #bookstagram #bookcommunity #booksbooksbooks #fictionbooks #entertainment #sciencefiction #fantasyfictionbooks #newauthor #writer  #grief #loss #addiction #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #linkinbio

Dear Shano, 'Bittersweet.' I don't think I've ever truly known the meaning of this word. I wish I still didn't. I sit here writing this in your hoodie and think about everything I wanted to get you for Christmas, everything I wanted to write on the tags, all of our inside jokes. I want to watch you open the gifts I know you would love. I want to watch your eyes light up as you don your new hat or shoes. "Put it on, Ralphie." You have no idea how much I still need you everyday. How much I still miss you with every breath I take. The book I wrote for you has debuted to the world, and that's how I have learned this word, 'bittersweet.' I am so proud to keep your story going, to keep your mission alive. I am so grateful to write words that help work through this grief, and at the same time, share your story with the world. Because Shane, you -my person- You are the storm. But I still miss you. That hasn't changed. The scar just gets deeper. The pain more permanent. Merry Christmas, and until I see you again, I love you, bro. To the moon and back. Love, Sis

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1 week away! Pre-order your copy today! Link in bio! The first book in a thrilling series set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future, Trisha Lynn Halaas’s debut novel explores timely themes, addiction and grief, in a fresh and unique way. Full of action, adventure, and mystery; a sister must save her brother, as the two are chosen Holy Warriors in a new world of rapture. The story follows our heroine, Lyvia, as she is tasked with the search for the only Holy Relic that will bring her brother, Shane, back to life. The only problem— the aforementioned object rests in the hands of her ex-boyfriend, who happens to be the Devil, himself. We find Lyvia in this dilemma following the second “Great Rain.” Due to a hundred-year rainfall, the world as we know it has shrunk to one island of land. The rest of the globe is covered in ocean. This new world is called the “Realm,” and it is sectioned into seven “Shires.” REVIEW "We can all use more (good) entertainment and adventure in our lives; similar to 'The Hunger Games' and promising of equal success. Halaas's tales of the future are brilliantly engaging, and offers a trilogy to look forward to! A real page turner for readers everywhere!" -Author Jean Larch (Dying to be Free, Hazelden 2006) "The writer takes time to sew in tiny intricacies that give her readers a ton of light bulb moments. A metaphysical mystery with biblical references, set in a post-apocalyptic world, this story is 'The DaVinci Code' meets 'The Hunger Games' meets something all on its fascinating own. Be ready for adventure." -Megan Bajorek, contributing blogger for Love What Matters #author #writersofinstagram #fiction #fantasyfiction #slipstream #trilogy #dystopianfiction #newnovel #postapocalyptic #newbook #newbookrelease #book #preorder #print #ebook #bookstagram #bookcommunity #booksbooksbooks #fictionbooks #entertainment #sciencefiction #fantasyfictionbooks #newauthor #writer #grief #loss #addiction #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #linkinbio

#ivoted #vote2020 #votetoday #electionday

Mish summer. #missitalready

Happy Heavenly 29th Birthday, Shane. I miss you. I wish I could make you a carrot cake today. Or take you shopping. Let you pick out whatever birthday presents your heart desires. Some of your things miraculously still smell like you. But, I wish I could hug you for real, and not just one of your shirts. Everyday is hard. Today is no exception. My chest aches. I've spent a week trying to find the words. Maybe I'll keep them to myself this year. What I can tell you is this: I love you for always in this life and the after. Love, Sis See you on the other side.

Current work view. #editing #shanapuppy #rainydaysinside

Find the bébés. #chloebell #puppyshana #whereswaldos #currentsleepsitch

#casevillemi #selenaandsunsets #amynameisalanandmywifesnameisaliceweliveinalaskaandwesell...

Shane. 1097 days. A paradox. So long. So short. An eternity since I last saw you. Yet, only yesterday we were planning on meeting up to finally get our matching tattoos. I still went and got it after you left this world. I see it everyday. Branded for life. It starts in the same space that you already had my birthday tattooed on your arm. As I sit here in your hoodie writing this, I want so badly to call you for your input, actually, hell, just to hear your voice. I pull out my old phone to see your last texts to me, the last one you sent all together. I said: "Love you!" You: "Love you too!!" Me: "See you soon 😊" You: "Can't wait!!!" I had no idea these would be our last words. Such simple words. Words that I wouldn't think would be the final to my most important person. Words that I wish I could say to you, here, again and again. Wish I could say I love you and hear it back. Wish, more than every ounce of my being, I could see you soon. Time is not the same anymore. The world doesn't make sense. But, I keep moving forward. Moving forward. Trudging ahead. With a hole in my chest. How can I live with a black emptiness occupying where my heart once was? Not sure. But I do. I survive. And I try to make the best of it (on the good days, anyways). My book is coming out very soon. I needed your story to keep going. I still do. I couldn't have written it without your spiritual guidance and I can't wait for the world to read it. As my publisher puts on the finishing touches, I know that I will always have words. Words to process the pain. Words to help heal your deep, unending loss. Words to sort through the messy world I navigate now, alone. Words to keep you alive. Even when you're physically gone. I miss you every millisecond. Sometimes, I hear your laugh escaping my lips and I smile. Sometimes, I catch a facial expression in the mirror and realize it's yours. I want to text you our inside jokes that I read in old text messages, ones I can't remember anymore. F***. I just want to see your face already. 3 years. Just going to keep the countdown going til our reunion. Bide my time. Til then, I'm gonna keep writing your story.

Summertime in Michigan. #willforeverholdaspotinsidemysoul #pooltimeperfection #singinsweethomealabamaallsummerlong

My brother usually sends me feathers on my runs. Today, it was a hockey puck... "Yeah, I've been pretty much skating my whole life. I thought about playing in the NHL but you're on the road so much, you have no time to spend with your wife and kids [dramatic pause] and I really want a wife and kids." #michaelscottquote #thenextdayiscoredsixpointsformyhockeyteamsothereyago #missyoushane❤️

Birthday flowers from true fam. #purdyinpink #loveslillies #ithinksometimespeoplearereallymeantothehotpopulargirl #ichoosenap

Birthday Book Announcement Party!! Stay tuned for book launch... Coming soon... #birthdaygirl #iamthestorm #bookannouncement #junkyarddogllc #bookiscomingsoon #itisyourbirthdayperiod #statementoffact #missyoushane❤️

It's like he knew. #thatsmyperson #nostradamus #iamreadytofaceanychallengesfoolishenoughtofaceme #hecalledit #predictedourpresent #missingyoushanewitheverygaspforair♥️

Palm Trees and Sunshine.

The Mule. #lightened #soyummy #lovethecoppermugsmostofallha

She's just like the weather. Can't hold her together. #bornfromdarkwater #daughteroftherainandsnow

All growed up. #tbt #meandvawnie #theconvenientcruisesinks #wedding #missingthisgirlie #prequarantine #sisters❤️

Miss 1987. #tbt #meandvawnie #missingthisgirlie #wellwevealreadybeeninaphysicalaltercation #followme #yesabsolutelyeasypeasy #whosthehottieontheloungechair

Teacups and Sun Hats. #writersofinstagram #apoem #poetry #wordvomit #writer #justkeepwriting #bleedingatthetypewriter #missingyoueverysingledayshane #notasecondgoesby

Back to the keyboard... #justkeepwriting #writingtilthereunion #writer #vintagerecordcase #book2 #sometimesistartasentenceandidontevenknowwhereitsgoingijusthopeifinditalongtheway #justmissingyoushaner❤️

Siblings Day. Missing my baby brother more than words can say, everyday. #mybro #thatsmyperson #iamrunningawayfrommyresponsibilitiesanditfeelsgood #missingyoushanewitheverygaspforair♥️

Vee Vee Laz. #originalartwork #sketch #eye #charcoaldrawing #mixedmedia #pastelartwork #iamthestorm #lightningbolt #eyeofthestorm #missyoushane❤️

My quarantine companion. #babay #lovethislovebug #notsobadwithmybabay #alwaysmissingmybrosef ❤️

Cheers! #justmissingyoushaner❤️