By Megan Kiger I Wish Dad Were Here
“I wish Dad wasn’t dead, ” my sister said as we trudged back into the spring pollen to make small…
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The Waves of Grief Wash Over Me
In my grief journey, I’ve come head to head with some of the most intense emotions I’ve ever felt. They…
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By Lisa Appelo Loss Doesn’t Just Happen Once
“Did you find everything you need?” the cashier asked, looking up as she scanned my groceries. It’s the same question…
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By Kim Hanson The Ravages of Schizophrenia: A Mother’s Perspective
Our bright, beautiful, beloved son was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his late 20s. Although the manifestation of his illness surfaced…
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The Baby I Prayed for Became the Daughter I Needed
It started with pain, doubt, and prayers just moments before they laid you in my waiting arms. The cumulation of…
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To the Miscarriage Mom with a Broken Heart on Mother’s Day
Dear Mama, I want you to know—you aren’t alone. Not even by a little bit. Not ever, but especially not…
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By Madison Sabados Call Your Mom for Those of Us Who Can’t
I never pictured myself without my mama at only 26 years old. I never saw a life when I couldn’t…
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By Lisa Ingrassia Dear Cancer, I Thought We Paid Our Dues
This is not how it was supposed to be. I am most certainly not made for this. God, why are…
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By Deb Preston A Grandmother’s Legacy Never Dies
My grandmother was a Christian puppeteer. She would play the parts of brother and sister, Wilbur and Willette, race their…
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A Funeral, a Baby, and Whispers of Love
I woke up and saw a missed call from the hospital. I called her room, no answer. I called the…
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The Last Text I Sent Said “I Love You”
I’ve been saying “I love you” a lot recently. Not because I have been swept off my feet. Rather, out…
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By Crystal Fulmer We’re Walking the Road of Twin Loss Together
He climbed into our bed last week, holding the teddy bear that came home in his twin brother's hospital grief…
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