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Five weeks after Dorothy died, my nephew was born. I remember going to to our weekly therapy session and sharing this news with our therapist. Of course she wanted to know how I was feeling about his arrival. I replied that I was so happy that he was safely here but I was also happy…
Continue reading ➞ The Power of ‘And’: How One Word Changed The Way I Grieve
I spent a week in the hospital after Dorothy died so that my body could begin to recover from all that it had endured. I know my doctors wanted me to stay longer, but after a week I broke down and begged to be discharged. As long as I was in that hospital, my husband…
A grieving parent can receive many things from people after the death of their child. They may receive cards, casseroles, texts, gift cards, and flowers. They may receive visitors at their door or phone calls from loved ones far away. I was the recipient of all these things when my own daughter died, but…
Continue reading ➞ Knowing The Helpful (And Hurtful) Things To Say When Someone Has Lost A Baby