“I wasn’t expecting the wind to be knocked out of me. I wasn’t expecting to be transported back to a time in my life when everything made sense on paper, yet nothing made sense in my head, or my heart. All I could think about was that on June 16, 2016, he was alive, and then 8 days later, he wasn’t.”
6 Years After My Husband’s Death, I Opened This Box Of Grief
How The ‘Ugly Sweaters’ I Used To Hate Became My Prized Possessions
“Are these sweaters ugly? To the stranger on the street, yes. But to me, their value outweighs my homebody fashion sense. My grandma comes to life every time I grab it off its hook.”
‘This year is our first Thanksgiving without you.’: Woman plans to honor late sister during the holidays
“Thanksgiving stuffing is one of life’s simplest gifts. Something I can count on and look forward to. Because every year, it will bring me back to you.”
Meet The Friends Creating ‘Comfort Boxes’ & Bracelets For Grieving Mothers
“You will never understand the pain a loss mom is going through, but you can be there to support them.”
My Daughter Was Born Still, Then She Gifted Me With Her Baby Sister
“She is the most perfect baby, hand-picked by her Angel sister.”
How To Support Loss Moms On Their Grief Journey
“Grief does not fade into the sunset as time goes on.”
Sexual Abuse Survivor Shares How Grief And Joy Can Coexist
“Grief is an unavoidable human experience but America has done a bang up job of making a mockery of these uncomfortable emotions while pushing toxic positivity to the forefront.”
How To Support Grieving Mothers When You Don’t Know What To Say
Deep hurt in a mom’s heart will never go away, but there is plenty you can do to make it more bearable.Deep hurt in a mom’s heart will never go away, but there is plenty you can do to make it more bearable.
A Guide To Writing Sympathy Cards For Bereaved Parents
“When in doubt, send the card. Bereaved parents will always remember who acknowledged their child and their loss.”
‘I was so alone in my grief. No one understood me.’: Loss mom shares grief journey one year after son’s passing
“If you are the friend of someone who has lost a close loved one, I’m begging you to check in on them. Just because they’re able to ‘do life’ doesn’t mean they are magically healed.”