The First Birthday Party That Never Was
In some ways it seems longer, longer than seventeen months ago, that I lost my sweet Malachi James to miscarriage…
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In some ways it seems longer, longer than seventeen months ago, that I lost my sweet Malachi James to miscarriage…
Continue ReadingIt was tough. It was painful. It was hard to understand. I spent time grieving. At the end of the…
Continue ReadingMy eyes opened slowly and gently as rays from the sun peaked through the curtains and fell on my pillow.…
Continue ReadingA year ago. It seems like a lifetime and only a day's passing in so many ways. But a year…
Continue ReadingI grew up with a farmer’s mentality when it came to animals. We had some pets but they lived outside.…
Continue ReadingI used to hate Mother's Day. I dreaded baby showers. I faked a smile, and muttered 'congratulations' whenever another friend…
Continue ReadingRecently, while sitting in a doctor’s office, perusing a seemingly superficial magazine, I came across a quote from Audre Lorde…
Continue ReadingEvery year in December when the upcoming calendar change to a new year is looming, I begin to think about…
Continue ReadingI said I would contribute today. But, I secretly didn’t want to. Then, as the day approached, I really didn’t…
Continue ReadingDear Baby Embry, You have a funny little name, but I love it. Whenever I tried to talk to your…
Continue ReadingNumb. Angry. Empty. Confused. These emotions filled every corner of my existence, replacing the love and excitement of what was…
Continue ReadingMiscarriages are cruel. They steal your hopes and dash your dreams. They silence you with shame and regret. They make…
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