Posts by Patti Budnik
Two Years Later
Life after loss can be hard. But it is OK to continue to grieve, to be sad, and to be happy again.
Read MoreFIVE
Five years since I had to say hello and goodbye to my firstborn child. Half a decade of living with the grief of losing my son and yet still a lifetime to go.
Read MoreA Sister’s Love
My mom taught me the importance of sharing how you feel even if it’s hard.
Read MoreDear Caroline
Sweet Caroline Claire, you were named for Joy and Light, the very same gifts you brought to our lives.
Read MoreMy Hope
Even though my baby Hope can’t be earth-side with me, she got me through the hardest season of my life. She will forever be my Hope.
Read MoreFinding Books as a Writer-Parent Who Experienced Loss
Seeking books to comfort your grief following the loss of a baby. The stories and words of others can provide us comfort and encouragement.
Read MoreJoy as a Lifejacket
By: Rose Carlson I have cried so much this year That I’ve almost drowned. So, when you see me smile Don’t think I’m no longer in the water— Understand that my joy is a lifejacket. ~ Elisabet Velasquez As I was perusing Instagram early one morning, the above quote showed up in my feed. I…
Read MoreIts the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Except when your baby has died. Then, it can be the most awful time of the year. By: Rose Carlson As everyone around you goes about their joyful business of shopping and baking and shouting, “Happy Holidays!” or “Merry Christmas!” to everyone they meet, it can seem to you as if there is nothing wonderful…
Read MoreA December Remembrance
Validating your pain and grief will help in your healing. Grief and joy can walk side by side.
Read MoreGrief and Joy
By: Karen Hart Grief came suddenly to me And she took me by the hand Day by day I walked and walked Till I could no longer stand Each day flowed into the next And it seemed they’d never change My heart felt forever broken And I thought it would so remain One day as…
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