“I lost the most important and influential person in my life, my dad. A little while ago, his legacy came to fruition as I was standing in line at a grocery store.”
Everyone Dies Twice (The Day We Take Our Final Breath And The Day Our Legacy Ends)
I Fled The Country To Find Purpose, And Unexpectedly Came Back With A 14-Year-Old Son
“When his Mama showed up on my doorstep, with a small garbage bag of clothes and a toothbrush, asking me to take him in and show him how to be a man with a future, I told her no. For so many reasons, there was just no way that I could assume this role…but my heart had already said YES!”
I’m The Woman Whose 99.6% Effective IUD Failed
“I stare down at the gadget in my hand in complete and utter shock. Two pink lines stare right back at me. Ever the optimist, this is unexpected. Not just unplanned, but actively planned against. Lady Luck, you wicked beast!”
The Greatest Gift My Grandfather Ever Gave Me Was Time
“Death has a way of bringing about a sudden (and fleeting) burst of clarity, and I’ve found myself there for the last 48 hours.”
From Grief To Hope: The Extraordinary Journey Of How My Miracle Daughter Came To Be
“Every year, I sit and reflect on the miracle of Isabel Avery Hernandez.”
I Loved My Daughter Enough To Let Her Go
“Someday, we will all be reunited.”
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The holiday season is typically a time of joy and family togetherness, but for those experiencing family estrangement, it can evoke feelings of sadness or guilt.
I Lost My Twin Daughter, And No I Will Not ‘Get Over It’
“I learned after this tragedy that many do not know what to say when faced with offering support for a grieving loved one.”
My Father Died, But I Experience Him All Around Me
“I hugged my dad tight and whispered in his ear, ‘Dad, I don’t know what that was, but I hope you felt it too. Take all that love and light with you and leave the old news behind.’ I knew, deep within my soul, my dad and I were eternally bonded.”
A Complete Guide To Prolonged Grief Disorder
Understanding the signs to look out for in yourself or loved ones is important so that you can find the help necessary to heal.