Holiday Grief
New Holiday Traditions
By: Kendra Salgado My life is so much more different now than I ever expected, and the holidays are no exception. After finding out I was pregnant in May of last year and subsequently being pregnant the holidays the rest of the year, I never thought I would have to experience them without my son,…
Read MoreSuggestions for a Well Deserved Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
By: Cathi Lammert Often times Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are two of the most difficult days for bereavedparents. Some have told me that these days are so painful that they are not able to even acknowledge itfor their own mom or dad, and they celebrate with their parents on a different day. Over the…
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…
Read MoreHope and Healing this Holiday Season
Grief changes the vocabulary of the holiday season. Find things that can be helpful to you and help you honor your baby.
Read MoreHonoring Your Child During The Holidays
The holidays can be difficult to celebrate when grieving. Finding ways to honor your baby can help bring you peace and comfort.
Read MoreForgotten Fathers
Remember that father’s grieve like mothers do. Remember that Father’s Day is not easy for them.
Read MoreBereaved Mother’s Day
By: Amy Lied The Sunday before Mother’s Day. A day you never heard of until you joined this terrible club. It’s a day set assigned to honor the mothers who are living without their child/ren. It’s a day with which I have a love/hate relationship. I love the fact that we get our own day,…
Read MoreShattering the Silence
By: Autumn Purdy On a brisk, sunny morning recently, I drove my daughter to her socially distanced ballet performance of “The Nutcracker”. This year will be different than all other years: masks on, dancing within a taped-off box, no parents or audience, and instead of enjoying a matinee showing of the annual Christmas spectacular at…
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