Thank you for sharing heartfelt post. I really appreciate your honesty-sometimes those feelings of emptiness come out of nowhere, and it takes strength to just show up and share, even in small ways. Your barbunya stew sounds so comforting and nourishing, both for the body and the soul. I love the tip about using cumin to help with digestion-I'll definitely remember that! And it's so sweet how you adjusted the spices to suit your mom's taste. Cooking for loved ones always adds the extra layer of care. Wishing you gentler days ahead, and I hope being in the kitchen (and here with us) continues to bring you light. 💜 @bemier