Tag: loss
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The Unique Challenge of Losing a Parent While Raising Young Children
Get Pregnant Fast When my mother passed away, I found myself confiding in sympathetic friends, “We’re all going to experience this someday. I just happen to be the first.” In an instant, I became the only person I knew in a club I never wanted to join: parents of young children who had lost a…
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Navigating the Heartache of Miscarriage After Losing a Child
Get Pregnant Fast Oh, here we are again, faced with loss sooner than I could have ever anticipated. Just two weeks ago, I experienced a miscarriage, following the heart-wrenching loss of my 15-month-old daughter, Lily, a mere 16 months prior. Life will continue, filled with love and laughter, but the weight of grief feels insurmountable…
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Sometimes It Hits Me: My Mom Won’t Be Here Forever, and It’s Heartbreaking
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Last week, I received a late-night text from my dear friend, Sarah. Sarah is a vibrant soul with bouncy chestnut curls that frame her face, perfectly mirroring her lively personality. Typically, her messages are filled with funny GIFs, nostalgic photos, or amusing moments of her kids caught in Snapchat filters. She’s…
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Navigating Friendships After the Loss of My Child
Get Pregnant Fast I feel compelled to express my sincerest apologies to everyone in my life. To all my friends and family who have had to endure my presence since the heartbreaking loss of my daughter last year, I want you to know how much I appreciate your support. The profound grief I carry has…