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He Took His Last Breath in the Only Outfit I Ever Bought Him

Baby, Grief, Loss
February 19, 2019
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By Stacey Skrysak

He Took His Last Breath in the Only Outfit I Ever Bought Him

That perfect little outfit. A soft, blue sleeper with tiny elephants dancing across. When I was pregnant, I thought about…

When a Parent Dies, Part of Your Heart Will Always Be Broken

Grief, Loss
February 17, 2019
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By Lisa Ingrassia

When a Parent Dies, Part of Your Heart Will Always Be Broken

I wish I could tell you it gets easier. I wish I could tell you this won’t hurt. I wish…

Grief, Loss
February 14, 2019
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By Jessica Grillo

The Best People Are the Broken Ones

They have been broken down, ripped apart, lied to and cheated on. They have been battered and bruised, ripped apart…

I Took My Life, But Please Don’t Think I’m Selfish

Grief, Loss
February 11, 2019
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By Bailey Koch

I Took My Life, But Please Don’t Think I’m Selfish

Editor's note: If you are experiencing any of the feelings described in this post, please reach out and accept help.…

Rainbow Baby Joy! Carrie Underwood’s New Little One Has Arrived After 3 Miscarriages

Baby, Loss
January 23, 2019
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By Jenny Rapson

Rainbow Baby Joy! Carrie Underwood’s New Little One Has Arrived After 3 Miscarriages

Carrie Underwood likes to use her Instagram account to make big family announcements, and I am totally here for it!…

There is a Bridge in Heaven Where We Meet

Grief, Loss
January 19, 2019
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By Deborah Ackerman

There is a Bridge in Heaven Where We Meet

This is a poem about a dream I had one night, where my boys, who both have passed this year,…

Loss, Motherhood
January 15, 2019
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By Mary Michael Kelley

His Last New Word Was “Yellow”

When my daughter Katy died, she was 12 days old. It was 2011, and my pregnancy with her was so…

Baby, Loss
January 13, 2019
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By Karen Frederick

A Positive is Not a Promise

I knew I was ready for another baby when pregnancy announcements made me jealous. I created a secret Pinterest board…

Baby, Faith, Grief, Loss
December 24, 2018
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By Kristine Western

Tiny Shoes to Fill

It was the summer of 2013, and the mood in our apartment was light and celebratory. My first pregnancy had…

Grief, Loss
December 24, 2018
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By Jennifer Thompson

If Christmas Hurts This Year, I’m Here

To my friend who would rather not do Christmas this year, I want you to know I see you. I…

Grief, Kids, Loss
December 23, 2018
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By Elizabeth Gerlach

When Ben Comes Home

Mommy, when Ben comes home, I’m going to show him this book. You’re such a good brother, I would say.…

Dear Santa, Please Fill All of Our Stockings This Year

Grief, Loss
December 22, 2018
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By Lindsey Henke

Dear Santa, Please Fill All of Our Stockings This Year

Dear Santa, I’m writing to you this year on behalf of my sweet 4-year-old daughter, Zoe. She wants you to…

Death of a Parent

He Took His Last Breath in the Only Outfit I Ever Bought Him

When a Parent Dies, Part of Your Heart Will Always Be Broken

The Best People Are the Broken Ones

I Took My Life, But Please Don’t Think I’m Selfish

Rainbow Baby Joy! Carrie Underwood’s New Little One Has Arrived After 3 Miscarriages

There is a Bridge in Heaven Where We Meet

His Last New Word Was “Yellow”

A Positive is Not a Promise

Tiny Shoes to Fill

If Christmas Hurts This Year, I’m Here

When Ben Comes Home

Dear Santa, Please Fill All of Our Stockings This Year

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So God Made a Mother