Tag: parental loss
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The Club of Lost Mothers: A Reflection on Parental Absence in Stories
Get Pregnant Fast Note: Jamie Rivers, a writer and advocate for parental awareness, has faced the challenges of ALS since her diagnosis in 2012. In honor of her journey, contributions can be made at speed4jamie.com. Recently, while browsing at the grocery store, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking article in The Atlantic titled “Why are all…
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I Understand What’s Ahead for My Friend, and It’s Heartbreaking
Get Pregnant Fast When my father received a stage IV esophageal cancer diagnosis in 2012, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I spent countless hours on the phone with him and his medical team, trying to grasp the reality of what lay ahead. I found myself crying, indulging in ice cream binges, and…