Tag: grief
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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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Heartfelt Guidance for Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Pet
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my family welcomed two new dogs into our home, Bella and Charlie. Both are black and white English setters, rescued from two different shelters located about 40 miles apart. These sweet souls have brought immense joy into our lives, and the extra time and patience needed to help them adjust has…
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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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Dear Max: You Are Deeply Cherished, and I Want the World to Know About You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Max, Today marks the day you were meant to enter this world. But you won’t be arriving, because you were already here. Let me take you back to the beginning. Approximately nine months ago, while preparing for a work dinner in a midtown hotel room in New York City, I decided…
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Why I Let Go of My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Divorce is tough. There’s no sugarcoating it. I often wonder how anyone can navigate such a tumultuous experience, let alone find the courage to open their heart to someone new afterward. The thought still astounds me. When asked how I managed to move on from the grief and resentment of my divorce,…
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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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The 9 Stages of Nanny Resignation Grief
Get Pregnant Fast You thought she was a permanent fixture in your life. You were mistaken. Finding the ideal nanny is an exhilarating experience. She’s someone who shares your parenting philosophy, adores your child, and has more energy than you can muster. The sigh of relief that washes over you when you finally find someone…
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As a Parent Who Has Experienced Loss, This Is the Question That Haunts Me the Most
Get Pregnant Fast I never anticipated that a seemingly ordinary Sunday would send my world into a tailspin. Yet, grief has a way of catching you off guard, often long after the initial shock has faded. My surviving triplet and I were at the local grocery store, navigating our typical weekly shopping trip. After we…
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Autism Didn’t Cause Our Breakup, But It United My Family in Unexpected Ways
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself in my living room, feet up in a recliner with a long-awaited cup of coffee in hand. One child is at school, and the other is at daycare, leaving a rare moment of peace. As I prepare to dive into my work, my gaze drifts to a pile of…
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Navigating Life After Loss: Embracing New Beginnings
Get Pregnant Fast Life is filled with moments that mark a clear division between “before” and “after.” One moment can change everything, thrusting you into a reality you never anticipated. For me, that moment was the loss of my nearly full-term baby boy. I still recall the shock of hearing, “I’m so sorry, there’s no…