To the Pregnant Woman: Take the Picture
I’m not one to issue advice, especially when no one’s asking. I am especially hesitant to offer advice to a person when they are pregnant, but I…
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Rachel Whalen
Dear Abby, You Got it All Wrong
Oh, Abby. I saw your column today—the one where you gave advice to Crystal in Nevada. She wrote to you asking how to cope with her aunt who had a…
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Though You Were Born Still, I Carry You Forever in My Heart
They said there was no heartbeat. They said you left. They said you died inside of me. And while that is true, we both know that you never really…
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Nurses Aren’t “Playing Cards”—They’re Saving Lives Like Mine
I’m not sure which nurse in my life first shared it, but when I saw the video of Washington State Senator Maureen Walsh speaking out against…
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The Grieving Person’s Alternative Guide to Surviving the Holiday Season
The holidays are here and you are feeling less than jolly. I get it. You are exhausted from participating in the pageantry of the season while trying…
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When the Doorbell is Silent on Halloween Night
The doorbell rings. You grab the bowl of candy and head to the door. As the door swings open, you hear the rustle of plastic bags and the thudding of…
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Half of My Heart is Always Missing
For most people, the grocery store is a place of necessity, a chore that must be completed. It may not be the most enjoyable part of the week, but…
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Dear Carrie Underwood and All Other Loss Moms, You’re Allowed to be Angry About Your Miscarriages
As I watched Carrie Underwood sharing about the heartbreak of her three consecutive miscarriages, I immediately recognized that face. It’s the face…
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This Simple Word Radically Changed the Way I Grieve
Five weeks after my daughter Dorothy died, my nephew was born. I remember going to our weekly therapy session and sharing this news with our…
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To the Kindergartener Missing From My Classroom This Year
Summer is winding down and I’m gearing up for a new school year. Yesterday, I sat down to finish my mailing for my new kindergarten students. I…
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