Tag: coping with loss
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Grieving Father Takes on the Mission to Support Other Dads Through Loss
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of losing a child, the emotional toll is profound for both parents. However, societal norms often make it harder for fathers to openly express their grief. While a mother’s tears are often seen as a natural response, men are frequently taught to suppress their emotions, striving to be the…
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Adjusting to Life After Loss: Embracing a New Normal
Get Pregnant Fast Before my husband fell ill, life felt like a beautifully woven tapestry, full of vibrant colors and joyful moments. Like many who enjoy a comfortable life, I often took for granted just how wonderful everything was. In the wake of his passing, I find myself frequently pondering, “What did life look like…
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A Bird’s Final Resting Place: A Family’s Unconventional Goodbye
Get Pregnant Fast For several months, our family has been storing a deceased parakeet in our freezer. Tucked away in a dryer sheet, she resides next to our tub of vanilla ice cream and a bag of frozen corn. Each time I reach for ice, I can’t help but contemplate how to say farewell to…
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Navigating Grief: What to Do (and Not Do) When a Friend’s Baby Passes Away
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Child Loss Today, I received a call from my younger brother asking for advice on how to support a colleague whose friend’s infant tragically passed away. Seven months ago, I experienced a similar loss when my daughter, Lily, was born full-term but only lived for a brief 32 hours. We…
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I Had to Make a Heart-Wrenching Decision: Rehoming My Dog for My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Nine years ago, a dog entered my life and changed everything. At just 20 years old, I was still reeling from the loss of my father when I walked into a local wine shop only to encounter an adorable cocker spaniel puppy. To my surprise, the shop owner was also a dog…
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Navigating Single Parenthood
Read more Embarking on the journey of single parenthood can pose numerous questions and uncertainties. Is it possible to thrive as a single parent? Absolutely, but it will undoubtedly come with its challenges. Finding answers to these questions is a personal journey. Many individuals grapple with fears of inadequacy or the sense that life has…
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What to Say to Someone Who Has Experienced a Miscarriage
Read more Experiencing a miscarriage is one of the most profound losses a person can endure, regardless of how far along the pregnancy was. The grief associated with the lost potential of a child can be incredibly challenging to process. Family and friends often feel helpless when trying to support someone who has gone through…