Christmas Magic Died When My Mom Went To Heaven
Every year it seems to come earlier. Trick-or-treaters haven't even reached out doorstep before Christmas makes its appearance in every…
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You Had One Foot in Heaven
I watched as you were barely hanging on. I watched as you had one foot in Heaven. I watched as…
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Losing My Mom Changed Me
Twenty years. How did all that time pass in what, at times, feels like the blink of an eye and…
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What Grieving Hearts Really Need is Grace
I know they mean well. I know they speak with love. That doesn’t make the words sting any lighter. The…
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But Mom, I Always Thought We’d Have More Time
Sometimes I feel guilty that I still miss you. Sometimes I feel like enough time has passed, and I should…
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My Mother Knew Everything About Me and Now She’s Gone
She held the title of mother. She held the responsibility of friend, caretaker, referee, chauffeur, and all the other duties…
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The Grief Always Finds Me
I lie in bed and close my eyes. I wait. I know it will find me eventually. It always does. …
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My Mother is Still Loving Me From Heaven
It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for a cemetery visit with my mother. It was empty and calm. The…
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Today Was Lost To Grief
I wanted to get some laundry done today. It’s been piling up since my mom’s funeral, and between spending all…
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Living Without My Mom Never Gets Easier
Today when I was scrolling through Facebook I came upon a post from someone who suddenly lost their father. I…
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