Tag: grief
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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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Why I’m Still Speaking Out About Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Last month, I shared my experiences following three miscarriages within a span of six months. While many readers expressed support, I also encountered a significant amount of harsh commentary, especially on social media platforms. I usually refrain from engaging with comments, but the urge to respond was strong. Here are my reflections…
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When Your Child’s Name Is Inspired by a Classic Bar Song
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 30, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 22, 2015 As I drove down the road, a familiar tune filled the car. “Make it stop!” my daughter, Lily, pleaded from the backseat. “I don’t like this song.” “Lily,” I chimed back, “it’s your song!” I couldn’t resist belting out the chorus of that…
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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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Remembering the Uncle My Kids Will Never Know
Get Pregnant Fast It wasn’t until the world mourned the loss of a beloved comedian that I found myself asking my sisters, “How did you explain our brother’s passing to your children?” My son is aware that I had a brother who passed away during my childhood, but he remains unaware of the tragic circumstances…
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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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Why I Hold Onto the Heart-Wrenching Memories of My Lost Premature Babies
Get Pregnant Fast June 23, 2013: A date forever etched in my heart. How can a single day embody both the height of joy and the depths of despair? It was the day my triplets entered this world, yet tragically, it was also the day I lost my first child. As first-time parents, my partner…
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How I Guided My Kids Through Understanding and Coping with Death
Get Pregnant Fast Before my husband’s mother, Margaret, passed away at the age of 74, she gathered her family in her cozy living room, wrapped in her favorite lavender shawl. “Being able to say goodbye is a true gift,” she said, her gaze lingering on each of us. A gift? I thought. You are leaving…
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Coping with the Heartbreak of Miscarriage: A Personal Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Just weeks after conception, I experienced the loss of my first child, leaving me in a state of profound sorrow and confusion. I faced this tumultuous period without guidance, wishing for someone to provide insight on how to navigate such an emotional upheaval. Months later, I endured a second miscarriage. This time,…
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Things I Never Wanted to Learn: The Pain of Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Get Pregnant Fast There are certain truths in life I wish I could have avoided. Like the unsettling fact I learned in elementary school about how many insects may end up in my mouth while I sleep. Or the daunting calorie count in a simple glass of wine—I’m still trying to ignore that one. But…