“It became apparent to me very early on this was not something you can move on from. I had to make a decision. Do I follow the ‘rules’ of grief the way society has so neatly outlined and put into a box? Or do I take the time to sit in my grief, acknowledge her, and let her consume me until I am no longer afraid of the shadowy parts of my soul? I chose the second option.”
‘I am a Mama, but my daughter is dead.’: Bereaved mom launches social media movement to uplift grieving parents
‘Seasons aren’t just for calendar years.’: Young widow reflects on personal seasons of grief
“When you live with grief, you realize it’s not so much stages that you pass through over and over, it’s seasons. And I’ll tell you, these aren’t filled with pumpkin spice or a coconut breeze.”
Everything I’ve Learned Since A House Fire Destroyed My Entire Home In 5 Minutes
“Our family of 6 lost our house, all of our possessions, our 2 vehicles, and our 4 precious cats.”
Loss Is Ugly And Messy, But Grief Friends Make Life So Much Better
“Don’t be afraid to share. Don’t be afraid to say their name. Don’t be afraid to be raw and vulnerable. Because one day, some girl you knew way back when might need you, just as much as you need her.”
‘I have a 13-year-old daughter most people only think about twice a year — the day she was born and the day she died.’: Mom shares raw grief on anniversary of daughter’s passing
“I think of her every single day. Good days, bad days, fun days, boring days, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and birthdays.”
You Don’t Just Lose Someone Once—You Lose Them Every Day, Over And Over Again
“You lose them on the big days. Anniversaries. Birthdays. Graduations. Holidays. You lose them in the familiar. A song they used to sing. The scent of their cologne. A slice of their favorite pie.”
Dear Ally Moms, Saying ‘I’m Your Mom Now’ To LGBTQ+ Individuals Is Not The Solution
“Please keep being a part of Mama Bears groups and wearing your ‘Free Mom Hugs’ shirts. We do love it and appreciate it so very much. But we know you have your own families and your own lives, and one human can only do so much.”
Active Shooter Drills Are Now Just Part Of School Curriculum, And It’s Not Normal
“Our kids should be okay. Except they’re not.”
‘How do I go from living with him to living for him?’: Widow shares personal meaning of living life for deceased husband
“On the good days, the hardest days, the tired days… on all the days, I’ll live this life. Not because he can’t, but because I can. For me, for others, for him.”
My Grief Is Proof Of The Strength Of Our Love
“I often hear the sentiment that grief is simply love with nowhere to go. And that is absolutely true.”