Tag: grief
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What to Avoid Saying to Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Experiencing a miscarriage can be an incredibly isolating event. Transitioning from the joy of preparing for a new life—complete with nursery themes and baby names—to the deep sorrow of loss can be overwhelming. Sharing this news with friends and family can provoke anxiety, and unfortunately, even well-meaning comments can often miss the…
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Understanding the Pain of Losing a Family Member to Opioid Addiction
Get Pregnant Fast The last time I had breakfast with my father was on Thanksgiving Day in 2001. I was just 19, freshly graduated from high school, and we met at a local café close to his house. Eighteen months had passed since his release from jail, but he still hadn’t regained his driver’s license.…
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Navigating the Loss of an Estranged Parent Without Regret
Get Pregnant Fast I hadn’t spoken to my father in nearly five years. Our relationship had always been fraught with conflict, and it only became more strained as I transitioned through major life milestones: graduating college, getting engaged, and becoming a parent. Before the final break a few years back, we had experienced several periods…
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A Heartfelt Message to My Friends with Their Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear friends who are fortunate enough to still have their mothers, It struck like a thief in the night—ten months from the moment she received her diagnosis to the day we said our final goodbyes. Cancer has a cruel way of stealing not just health, but also time, leaving families reeling from…
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The Christmas I Lost My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Every one of us faces loss at some point in our lives, enduring various forms of pain. The most profound lesson I discovered amid my heartache was this: how I chose to handle my sorrow, and how it shaped my journey, ultimately became my guiding purpose. Seven years ago, I experienced my…
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Navigating the Stages of Grief When a Loved One Continues to Support Trump
Get Pregnant Fast It feels like a lifetime since that fateful inauguration day. Each day brings forth a new wave of controversy, akin to Russian nesting dolls where one distressing revelation follows another. I’ve become far too familiar with the inner workings of the White House and its occupants — the names, the faces, the…
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After Losing My Husband, Here’s What I Learned About Love
Get Pregnant Fast February 14th—the day that celebrates love. For many, it conjures up images of flower deliveries, romantic dinners, and heart-shaped gifts. It’s a day filled with excitement for those enjoying love’s embrace, but for others, it can be a stark reminder of what’s been lost. This year, I find myself in the latter…
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Navigating the Pain of Losing a Parent: Why Grief Isn’t Something You Just ‘Get Over’
Get Pregnant Fast As I clutched the phone, listening to the muted sounds of the ICU where my father lay in his final moments, I thought to myself, This is the worst part. This was the moment I had steeled myself for ever since his diagnosis of esophageal cancer nine months ago. Each chemotherapy setback,…
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Lunch Among the Memories: A Unique Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 Originally Published: May 6, 2023 Trigger Warning: Child loss Today, my family and I shared a meal in an unexpected place—a cemetery. It may sound unusual, but for us, it was a meaningful way to connect with our loved one who is no longer with us. My daughter,…