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Grief, Loss, Motherhood
February 9, 2022
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3 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

A Loss Mom is Allowed To Struggle, Too

There exists somewhere within the universe a profound, unspoken rule—a mother who loses a child is not allowed to complain…

I’m a Different Mom To My Youngest—But I’m Not Apologizing

Kids, Motherhood
February 6, 2022
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By Emily J. Merrick

I’m a Different Mom To My Youngest—But I’m Not Apologizing

My childhood and teen years were scarred by a terrible injustice, or so I thought at the time. It seemed…

Dear Older Teens, Don’t Forget Your Younger Siblings

Kids, Teen
February 2, 2022
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4 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

Dear Older Teens, Don’t Forget Your Younger Siblings

I know you have your own life to live—full of responsibilities and stresses. You have peer relationships to nurture, homework…

I’m a Mom With Bipolar Disorder and I’m Not Hiding Anymore

Living, Motherhood
January 28, 2022
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4 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

I’m a Mom With Bipolar Disorder and I’m Not Hiding Anymore

For decades, I have kept it a secret, hidden away behind a smile and casual conversation. I was afraid—afraid of…

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
January 16, 2022
1.4K Views
6 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

The Broken Road To a Rainbow Baby

Only one pink line. Negative. Again! My heart sank into depths it had never reached before. Was there any hope…

Kids, Motherhood
January 11, 2022
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2 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

A Mom is a Mother Forever

Someday, when college classes have you struggling to come up for air, I will be there to do whatever I…

When They Say “I See You, Special Needs Mom”

Motherhood
January 7, 2022
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4 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

When They Say “I See You, Special Needs Mom”

They say you are strong, but you don’t feel strong. They say they don’t know how you do it, but…

As My Last Baby’s Childhood Fades, So Does a Piece of Me

Child, Motherhood
January 3, 2022
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3 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

As My Last Baby’s Childhood Fades, So Does a Piece of Me

It started when I packed away the last of his bottles to sell online. It was the moment I realized…

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
December 28, 2021
1.4K Views
3 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

Dear Loss Mom, Cry if You Want To

If you want to go out with friends, that’s OK. If you want to stay in and hide from the…

Take it From a Loss Mom: You Don’t Want Your Baby To Stay Little Forever

Grief, Kids, Loss, Motherhood
December 20, 2021
9.6K Views
4 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

Take it From a Loss Mom: You Don’t Want Your Baby To Stay Little Forever

I see it every day. My social media is littered with beautiful photos of children doing all sorts of things…

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
December 19, 2021
2.7K Views
6 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

She’s Really Gone

Trigger warning: Infant loss “We have to do this for Gabby," my husband paused on the sidewalk to squeeze my…

To the Mom of a Large Family With Special Needs in the Mix

Faith, Motherhood
December 15, 2021
1.8K Views
4 Minute Read

By Emily J. Merrick

To the Mom of a Large Family With Special Needs in the Mix

Stop what you are doing. Right now. Close your eyes. Take a slow, deep breath through your nose like you…

Emily J. Merrick

Emily J. Merrick

A Loss Mom is Allowed To Struggle, Too

I’m a Different Mom To My Youngest—But I’m Not Apologizing

Dear Older Teens, Don’t Forget Your Younger Siblings

I’m a Mom With Bipolar Disorder and I’m Not Hiding Anymore

The Broken Road To a Rainbow Baby

A Mom is a Mother Forever

When They Say “I See You, Special Needs Mom”

As My Last Baby’s Childhood Fades, So Does a Piece of Me

Dear Loss Mom, Cry if You Want To

Take it From a Loss Mom: You Don’t Want Your Baby To Stay Little Forever

She’s Really Gone

To the Mom of a Large Family With Special Needs in the Mix

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