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I Lost My Daughter on Mother’s Day: 3 Truths I’m Believing Today

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
May 10, 2026
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By Kelly Aalseth

I Lost My Daughter on Mother’s Day: 3 Truths I’m Believing Today

Editor's note: This post discusses child loss Child loss changes Mother's Day. My 19-month-old, Julia, died suddenly on Mother’s Day…

The Ache of Losing a Child Never Really Leaves

Loss
March 28, 2026
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By Amy Keyes

The Ache of Losing a Child Never Really Leaves

Every year, without fail, my body feels February. I'm not talking about the drop in temperature, or the way the…

God, Did You See Me as My Heart Shattered?

Faith, Grief
October 7, 2025
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By Kara Helton

God, Did You See Me as My Heart Shattered?

Trigger warning: This post discusses the death of a child. God, did you see me? There in the family waiting…

We Picked up Our Daughter’s Ashes Yesterday

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
March 12, 2024
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By Kaitlynn Ratcliff

We Picked up Our Daughter’s Ashes Yesterday

We picked up her ashes yesterday . . . our daughter’s ashes. Though the funeral home was only about an…

Grieving Mom Shares Why Parents Need Better Support After Child Loss

Grief, Motherhood
March 19, 2022
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By Stacey Skrysak

Grieving Mom Shares Why Parents Need Better Support After Child Loss

Exactly 12 weeks after I delivered my triplets, I received a phone call from HR. They were wondering when I…

It’s Been 7 Years Since I Held You in My Arms

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
February 25, 2022
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By Lauren Perry

It’s Been 7 Years Since I Held You in My Arms

Seven years. That’s how long it’s been since I’ve held you or saw your blue eyes. It seems like just…

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
January 24, 2022
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By Kathleen Sullivan

It’s Hard To Let Go of Fear After Loss

How could I have let this happen? The bus was scheduled to arrive two minutes ago. Where was he? It…

Shouldn’t My Miscarriage Be Covered Under Bereavement Leave?

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
November 18, 2021
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By Lizzie Conrath

Shouldn’t My Miscarriage Be Covered Under Bereavement Leave?

Author's note: I understand it is early to be sharing with the world such a traumatic experience. My husband and…

Faith, Grief, Loss, Motherhood
October 25, 2021
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By Katelyn Brown

I Can’t Wait To Hug You in Heaven

Sometimes life just isn’t fair. In fact, at times, life is just plain cruel. In one moment, your whole world…

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
October 21, 2021
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By Amy Cirksena

Surrendering To Grief

I lost my baby. I watch the nurse as she carries my child’s body away. She walks so slowly. So…

Grief, Loss
October 15, 2021
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By Jenny Albers

I Was Supposed To Have a Baby Today

I was supposed to have a baby today. Nine months ago, I watched as two pink lines formed in the…

Bereaved Parents Face the Pain of Fading Memories

Grief, Motherhood
October 7, 2021
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By Ann-Marie Ferry

Bereaved Parents Face the Pain of Fading Memories

Sitting cross-legged on the warm summer ground I comb my fingers through the damp grass. Every so often I grasp…

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I Lost My Daughter on Mother’s Day: 3 Truths I’m Believing Today

The Ache of Losing a Child Never Really Leaves

God, Did You See Me as My Heart Shattered?

We Picked up Our Daughter’s Ashes Yesterday

Grieving Mom Shares Why Parents Need Better Support After Child Loss

It’s Been 7 Years Since I Held You in My Arms

It’s Hard To Let Go of Fear After Loss

Shouldn’t My Miscarriage Be Covered Under Bereavement Leave?

I Can’t Wait To Hug You in Heaven

Surrendering To Grief

I Was Supposed To Have a Baby Today

Bereaved Parents Face the Pain of Fading Memories

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