Tag: loss
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The Night My Grandmother Departed
Get Pregnant Fast My paternal grandmother and I never really developed a close bond. Circumstances and distance played a significant role; she shared a deeper connection with my cousins. As a child, that was tough to accept. She often misspelled my name on birthday cards, and during a moment of vulnerability when I was heartbroken,…
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Finding Heaven on the Map: A Journey of Grief and Understanding
Get Pregnant Fast As I settle into bed with my three youngest kids, we gather around the iPad. My partner is currently flying from Virginia to California, a rare adventure for him as a teacher. This four-night absence feels monumental in our household. To help the kids grasp the distance, I pull up a map…