Tag: loss
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Patton Oswalt’s Daughter’s Heartfelt Insight: ‘You’re the Best Memory of Your Mom’
Get Pregnant Fast When faced with the sudden loss of a loved one, the waves of grief can feel insurmountable. It’s a heartbreaking reality that many of us may encounter, and the emotional turmoil can be particularly overwhelming for children. Recently, comedian Patton Oswalt’s young daughter, Lily, shared a poignant thought about her late mother,…
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8 Strategies for Supporting Children Through Grief
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the waters of grief can be particularly challenging for children. As adults, we often struggle with loss, but for kids, it can feel overwhelming and confusing. My friend recently faced the loss of her father, a situation that, although expected, is still heart-wrenching. I lost my own dad at 23, yet…
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Finding Resilience After Losing My Green Beret Husband in Combat
Get Pregnant Fast The phrase “the shot heard around the world” has historical roots, famously penned by Emerson in relation to the Revolutionary War. Yet, it resonates profoundly with what I experienced just over a year ago on January 5, 2016. Two men stepped into our yard, bordered by the white picket fence, and approached…
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Navigating Parenthood Without a Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Today was one of those days when the absence of my dad felt especially heavy. I had a doctor’s appointment where I discussed some minor health concerns and shared my aspirations for the future. All I wanted was to call him and share the news. We used to chat multiple times a…
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Missing Mom: Four Years of Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 28, 2015 Today marks the fourth anniversary of my mother’s passing. It’s hard to believe that 1,460 days have gone by since she left this world. While I’ve learned to navigate my life without her—no longer bursting into tears while making beds, strolling through the…
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It’s More Than Just a Uterus
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I really didn’t want to wake up. Not in the typical way of feeling achy, sleep-deprived, and unprepared for the chaos of three energetic toddlers. No, this reluctance stemmed from a dream I had last night where I was expecting my baby girl. As a mom of three boys, I’ve…
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Parenting Without Parents: The Unmatched Void
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom and Dad, It’s been quite a while since we last connected, and I find myself unsure of what you may have heard or felt during this time. I married Jake a few summers back, and on March 15, 2013, I received the news that would change everything—I was pregnant! My…
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Finding Gratitude in Loss: My Journey with a Twin
Get Pregnant Fast It was a week after I had the exhilarating experience of seeing a strong heartbeat on the ultrasound when I found myself back at the fertility clinic. This visit was supposed to mark the end of my time with the specialist, as long as everything went according to plan. After four heartbreaking…
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The Anxiety of Being Forgotten: A Reflection on Memory and Loss
Get Pregnant Fast “Oh, it doesn’t matter—Lynn or Lynne, either works,” I replied. “You must be one or the other!” she pressed. “How did your parents pronounce it?” I opened my mouth to respond, then hesitated. To my dismay, I couldn’t recall. It shocks me to realize that it’s been 15 years since my mother…
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An Open Letter to My Miscarriages: A Mother’s Heartfelt Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Miscarriages, While convention suggests starting a letter with kind words, I find myself at a loss. The thoughts swirling in my mind are anything but warm; they are filled with the pain and anguish you’ve brought into my life. You have taken three of my precious babies from me. Three souls…