Tag: grief
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The Child Left Behind: A Journey of Love and Healing
Get Pregnant Fast My story isn’t one of loss but rather one of resilience and the bond between siblings. While many narratives focus on the grief of losing a child, I want to share the journey of our child left behind. During our daughter Lily’s health struggles, my partner Mark and I found ourselves engulfed…
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Blaming Parents for Child Accidents Won’t Ensure Your Child’s Safety
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves grappling with the desire to shield our children from every conceivable danger. We meticulously childproof our homes, hover nearby, and keep a vigilant eye on our little ones, all in an effort to prevent any mishaps. Yet, the harsh reality is that accidents can and do…
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21 Lessons From My Sister’s Tragic End
Get Pregnant Fast I can still feel the warmth of your cheek pressed against mine. The scent of your perfume lingers in the air, and your heartbeat resonates with mine—warm, alive, and vibrant. Our roots intertwine, but everything has shifted; the world feels upside down. In the silence of the night, I call out for…
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Navigating Motherhood Without My Own Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As I lay next to my mother, my eight-month pregnant belly overshadowing her frail form, she took her last breath. The following morning, I dragged myself to an ultrasound appointment, desperate for reassurance that the life inside me was still thriving despite the overwhelming grief. While my mother’s body was being taken…
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My Mother’s Grief and Depression Ruined Our Relationship
Get Pregnant Fast Before I turned four, my mother opened the door to literacy for me, teaching me to read. By the time I reached five, I was learning to write. During my struggles with spelling in the third and fourth grades, she would quiz me in our retro kitchen, where I’d sit on the…
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Stillbirth: Navigating Life After Losing My Babies
Get Pregnant Fast In my journey, the experience of losing not one, but two babies marked a profound turning point in my life. I was expecting twins—two identical boys to be exact. However, reality unfolded differently than I had envisioned. After my husband and I received the heartbreaking news of our loss, he remarked that…
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Saying Farewell to My Estranged Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat beside my mother’s body, I noticed the white whiskers on her chin. It was a stark reminder of the daughter I felt I had failed to be. What kind of daughter allows her mother to pass away with facial hair? Holding her lifeless hand, I was overwhelmed by a…
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Why I Feel the Need to Share Photos of My Stillborn Son
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve tried to write this post multiple times, letting it linger for months on end. What has held me back from sharing my son’s photos online? To be honest, fear. Fear of judgment—both for my son and myself. I worry about how others might perceive us. Having worked in social media for…
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Miscarriage and the Daughter I Never Held
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a question that many mothers of boys encounter frequently, often with a sense of discomfort. It’s not about the common complaints of raising boys, like “Do they leave the toilet seat up?” Instead, it’s the probing question, “Do you wish you had a daughter?” This inquiry tends to linger, a reminder…
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Tattoos of Remembrance: A Powerful Way for Women to Share Their Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the emotional landscape after a miscarriage can be incredibly challenging. Many women feel pressured to swiftly move on from their grief, especially if the loss occurred early in the pregnancy. However, what often goes unrecognized is the therapeutic value of openly discussing these experiences. This is precisely why one woman chose…