We Said Goodbye Before Hello
Dedicated to my daughter and to all who unfortunately relate. I still recall that August day, The worst day of my life. Because I never knew before…
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The Only Heart Beating Was Mine
Editor’s note: this post discusses pregnancy loss I still see the blood when I close my eyes. Life was pouring, draining from my body. Why did…
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The Holidays Are Different After Child Loss
I remember the day well—it was a sunny, cool, fall day. The house was filled with the aroma of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pies and all the extras…
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On the Unknown Road, God Walks Beside Me
It’s been five years. Five years this month since the first miscarriage happened. I took it pretty well, but if I would have known how it was just…
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Her Name is Faith
When my husband and I first got pregnant, we weren’t quite sure what to think. We didn’t know if we were ready—after all, raising a human is a…
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Dear Friend: I’m Still Grieving—This is What I Need From You
This isn’t just for grieving moms, this one’s for dads, too. And sisters and aunts and uncles and grandparents. Friends, this one is for…
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I Couldn’t Look at My Baby’s Face
I couldn’t look at your face, my son. And now it’s too late. I’m sorry. I waited too long, and in a blurry flash, the opportunity had passed.…
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Grieve, But Trust You Will Be OK
I tell myself . . . You are going to be OK. You just need to breathe. The anxiety may come. The anger. The sadness. But in time they will slow down.…
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Dear Grieving Mama, He Sees You
On those moments when you can’t get out of bed. When the pain is so sharp this new life can’t possibly be real. When you don’t recognize the…
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You Kept the Kids Alive, But I’m the One Who Couldn’t
I hear it at least once a week–usually from a meme on social media. Someone joking that “at least I kept the kids alive.” While other moms…
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