Tag: grief
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These ‘Rainbow Dad’ T-Shirts Are Incredible (Because Pregnancy Loss Affects Dads Too)
Get Pregnant Fast My first miscarriage occurred early on, when the two lines on the test were barely visible. It was more bewilderment than grief, as we hadn’t fully processed the news of my pregnancy, even if it was brief. However, my second miscarriage hit hard. We had known about the pregnancy for weeks, sharing…
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Grieving Shouldn’t Mean Job Insecurity or Financial Strain
Get Pregnant Fast The phone call arrived just as I was settling into my role as an assistant school nurse at the local middle school. I had just rushed in, my coffee steaming beside me, when my phone rang. It was my sister. She was calling to share the devastating news that our father had…
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I’m Newly Widowed, and I Don’t Need Unsolicited Advice
Get Pregnant Fast And so it begins. People are stepping over the boundaries that were firmly established when you were alive, as if they never existed at all. It’s amusing and disheartening to realize that, now that you’re gone, I’m treated more like one of our children than a capable adult. It’s as though your…
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What I Want My Husband to Understand About Our Recent Loss
Get Pregnant Fast My beloved partner, A few months ago, we faced the heart-wrenching experience of losing a pregnancy. While we were aware that this was a possibility in the early stages, the emotional impact was still profound. In the aftermath, I found myself navigating a whirlwind of feelings: the grief of our loss, countless…
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Grieving Father Shares His Journey Through Yoga, Resonating with Parents Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt narrative that resonates deeply, Mark Johnson, a grieving father, opened up about his experience with yoga following the tragic loss of his 19-year-old daughter, Emily. Emily passed away from a rare form of meningitis, initially presenting as a mild sore throat, while she was a sophomore at Arizona State…
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Navigating the Pain of Losing a Parent at a Young Age
Get Pregnant Fast To all the young adults who have faced the heart-wrenching loss of a parent, this message is for you. You’ve endured a profound tragedy at an age when the world feels vast and full of possibilities. You may find yourself questioning how to continue without the guiding presence of a parent who…
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What I Learned After Losing My Mom Last Year
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been over a year since my mother succumbed to leukemia, and the reality of losing her still feels surreal. Just 35 years together seems woefully insufficient. We had to cancel a weekend getaway, requesting our luggage back from the plane, to assist my father in reaching out to family and arranging…
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Navigating Parenthood After the Loss of a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the day prior to the ninth anniversary of my father’s passing, I find myself caught in the whirlwind of daily life—managing household chores and attending to the needs of my five children. Yet, a part of me can’t help but revisit the memories of this day, nine years…
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11 Ways to Remember an Angel Baby After a Miscarriage
Read more Experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth, or any form of pregnancy loss is an incredibly personal journey, and everyone handles their grief in their own unique way. If you’re looking for ways to honor a lost pregnancy, remember that there’s no universal right or wrong approach. It’s all about what feels right for you. For…
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Why I’m Skipping Tonight’s Episode of ‘This Is Us’
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of parenting three young children, my husband and I designated Tuesday as our “No TV Night” — a precious time for us to bond amid the chaos. However, with holiday preparations piling up, we decided to shift our “No TV Night” to Wednesday and catch up on one of…