Tag: love and loss
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Object Permanence: A Parenting Journey of Love and Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, as I settled down beside my 6-year-old daughter, Lily, to read her a bedtime story, the calmness of the room was interrupted by a soft sniffle. “Are you okay, Lily?” “It’s about Mr. Fluffy,” she replied, holding up the worn-out stuffed bunny. “Look how old and dirty he is! He…
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To the Mother of My Son’s Organ Donor
Get Pregnant Fast When my son, whom I affectionately call Mr. Cuddlebug (he truly is the snuggliest little sweetheart), was just 7 weeks old, I found myself thrust into an unimaginable nightmare. After several harrowing episodes of cardiac arrest, he was placed on life support and eventually required a Berlin Heart pump. The doctors told…
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Remembering the Victims of the Orlando Tragedy: More Than Just Names
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant moment on CNN, the host conveyed the gravity of a heartbreaking event that shook the nation. “We start tonight by honoring the 49 individuals whose lives were tragically taken during the deadliest mass shooting in American history,” he stated, reflecting on the events that transpired at a nightclub that…
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My Son’s Journey With Terminal Brain Disease: A Mother’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Nearly two years ago, I found myself sitting in a neurologist’s office, where I learned that my 2-year-old son had been diagnosed with Vanishing White Matter Disease, a terminal brain condition for which there is no cure. If I could revisit that moment, here’s what I would share with my past self……
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Family Reportedly Organizing Joint Memorial for Clara Adams and Fiona Hayes
Get Pregnant Fast In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Clara Adams and her daughter Fiona Hayes have both passed away within a day of each other, leaving family and friends in deep mourning. Their loved ones are now in the process of arranging a joint memorial service to honor both remarkable women. On December 23rd,…
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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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The Top 10 Angsty Breakup Songs from the ’80s
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it—when heartbreak hits, music often becomes our refuge. For those of us who grew up in the ’80s, the tunes from that era feel like they were crafted just for our emotional rollercoasters. Each lyric seemed to resonate with our own experiences, capturing the essence of our teenage angst. From…
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What Happens If I Don’t Return?
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning on our way to daycare, I engage in the same reassuring conversation with my little ones. “Mom, are you picking us up later?” “Of course! I always come back.” “Mom, are you really coming back?” “Yes, sweetie! I promise I will always return.” Then, as I hug them tightly and…