Tag: loss
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Why I’ve Never Fully Moved On from the Tragic Death of Princess Diana
Get Pregnant Fast I was just 12 years old, caught up in the whirlwind of adolescence, when Diana Spencer said “I do” to Prince Charles. I remember being glued to the screen, taking in every extravagant detail of their royal wedding. Her extravagant gown, adorned with a heavy tiara, and that grand train symbolized all…
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From a Widow: The Day After the Funeral, I Never Returned Home
Get Pregnant Fast I recently came across an article that resonated deeply with me, titled “You Attended a Funeral and Then Went Home.” Before I even finished it, I found myself compelled to share my thoughts. When my partner passed away, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and…
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Lessons I Learned After Losing My Father
Get Pregnant Fast The last time I heard my dad’s voice, it was a mix-up—he called me while trying to reach my aunt after arriving at a bus stop in New Mexico. Our conversation was brief; I shared about my new job, and I asked if he’d swing by to see us on his way…
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The Unseen Mothers’ Circle
Navigating Invisible Motherhood Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to daily stress levels, my kids, Alex and Mia, are a breeze compared to what many parents face. I can promise you that. They don’t wake me up at night with endless requests for a drink, a cuddle, or to scare away imaginary monsters. They don’t…
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Letting Go of My Dreams of Expanding My Family After Losing My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter grows older, moving further away from her baby and toddler years, I’ve found myself reflecting on the past. Perhaps it’s my own journey through grief after losing my husband at the young age of 29. Whatever the reason, I’ve finally come to terms with the reality that I may…
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19 Years After 9/11: A Moment We Will Never Forget
Get Pregnant Fast We all have our own stories. Each of us remembers precisely where we were on 9/11 when the news of the attacks broke. The shock, the grief, and the overwhelming fear all resonate within us even now. At 23 years old, I was in Manhattan, newly married and working close to Grand…
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Navigating Father’s Day When Your Dad is Gone and You’re Facing Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Father’s Day can be a challenging time, especially when you’ve lost your father and are also navigating a divorce. My father passed away in 2008, and my marriage unraveled in 2013. For those of us who have experienced these intertwined losses, it’s clear that one absence can magnify the other, leaving a…
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Time Heals All?
Get Pregnant Fast When will the counting of days, weeks, and months since my mother’s passing finally cease? I found myself sitting in my daughter’s dance class, staring blankly, completely unaware of the teacher’s curious glances as I occupied her usual spot. My mind drifted back to those harrowing moments in my mother’s hospice room,…
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Couple Passes Away Within Hours of Each Other After 64 Years of Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching story from Nashville, a family faced a profound loss just two days before Christmas when cherished parents, George and Alice Thompson, passed away in the same hospital room just hours apart. After spending 64 wonderful years together, this devoted couple is now united for eternity. George and Alice first…
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Navigating Adulthood and Parenthood After Losing Both Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 3, 2016 Originally Published: November 15, 2015 Picture this: you’re on the brink of adulthood, just 18, with endless opportunities waiting to be explored. Yet instead of gently stepping into this new phase of life, you find yourself unexpectedly thrust downward, tumbling into an abyss of grief and confusion. This…