Tag: loss
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A Letter to My Mother-In-Law After the Loss of Her Son
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Margaret, This year, like every year, I sent you a card. I filled it with words reflecting your qualities as a wonderful mother and grandmother, and I had the kids add their unique signatures in their playful scribbles. We also picked out a gift card for a nice restaurant, where you…
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A Heartfelt Letter to My Late Husband
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been a few weeks since you departed, and the vibrant flowers from the funeral home have now wilted away. The children are at school, leaving the house enveloped in silence. It’s just me, accompanied by my ever-vivid memories of the past two decades we shared. Recently, I visited your grave, where…
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If Grief Is Casting a Shadow Over Your Holidays, You’re Not Alone
Get Pregnant Fast On a chilly December afternoon four years ago, I found myself amidst a chaotic holiday decorating spree. Boxes full of garlands, ornaments, and seasonal decorations cluttered my living room as I endeavored to create a festive atmosphere before my family returned home. With twinkling white lights softly illuminating the mantle—a task that…
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Remember the ‘Secret Moms’ This Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast Mother’s Day often brings to mind joyful celebrations, but for many, it serves as a stark reminder of what has been lost. Among these individuals are the ‘Secret Moms’—women who have experienced the heart-wrenching goodbye to a baby, yet still identify as mothers. These Secret Moms carried their children within them, nurturing…
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Nothing Can Prepare You for Losing a Friend
Get Pregnant Fast From across the bustling concourse beneath Rockefeller Center, I suddenly heard a familiar, high-pitched squeal. My gaze swept through the crowd and there she was — my friend, Rachel. I dashed toward her, and we embraced, jumping and squealing as the normally indifferent New Yorkers paused to witness our joyful reunion. Having…
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Feeling Like an Ungrateful Snob: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to gratitude, I consciously decided to steer clear of the topic this year. Perhaps it’s because I feel like an “ugly American,” or maybe I share the same sense of entitlement that some kids exhibit today. Or perhaps, I just see so many others articulating the theme of gratitude…
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10 Insights on Children’s Grief After the Loss of a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of my husband’s passing, I’ve gained profound insights into how children process grief, revealing both their similarities and differences compared to adult grieving. It’s crucial for us, as caregivers, to recognize that their sorrow is just as deep and impactful, even if it manifests differently. Dismissing their grief based…
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Navigating Difficult Days Following My Husband’s Passing
Get Pregnant Fast April 2, 2018 Today was certainly not my shining moment as a mother. If I’m being honest, I haven’t really had a stellar record in that department, even before my husband fell ill. My friends and I often laughed about our “bad mom” moments—like allowing our kids to indulge in cookies for…
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Carla Jennings Reflects on Heartfelt ‘Goodbye’ Note from Her Late Mother Written Two Decades Ago
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant moment of remembrance, Carla Jennings recently opened up about a deeply personal discovery following the sudden loss of her mother, who passed away last month. Now back at her job at the Morning Show, Carla shared a touching letter that her mother penned two decades ago during her struggle…
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The Unexpected Words My Son Shared with My Dying Husband
Get Pregnant Fast After spending over two decades trying to understand my son Jake, I’ve come to realize one undeniable truth: he completely understood his parents. In just over a year, Jake experienced the loss of his father—my husband Tom—due to prostate cancer on October 6, 2021, and nearly lost me when a 4,000-pound SUV…