Posts Tagged ‘holiday grief’
Traditions Always Include the Baby
By: Marie Kriedman Our family has many holiday traditions – visits with Santa, writing letters on Christmas Eve, setting out cookies with milk, sprinkling reindeer food on the front lawn, seeing holiday lights, visiting with friends, and so much more. On Christmas morning our brood wakes up to a tree with flashing red and green…
Read MoreMaking Sure She Matters
By: Marie Kriedman Miscarriages are an emotional bombshell on many levels. The holidays can be an additional burden to families struggling with heartache. One of my struggles is knowing my daughter’s impact. She has no birth certificate and no social security number. Olivia was deeply loved within my family, but I have no proof of…
Read MoreHoliday Hodge Podge
By: Lindsey Dell Holidays… Am I Right?? That time of year when families are getting together and celebrating, exchanging gifts, reminiscing about happy times of years past. The time of year when people are constantly reminding you to be thankful and grateful for everything you have. Maybe you have one of those families that likes…
Read MoreWhat if you aren’t feeling thankful?
By: Rose Carlson ‘Tis the season to be…thankful? What if you don’t feel thankful, or think you have anything to be thankful for this year? What if you feel guilty about not having an “attitude of gratitude?” Others may tell you, “Just be thankful for what you DO have,” which can be hurtful and make…
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 MoreHolidays are Hard
The holidays will always be hard. They will also be joyful. They will be both and that is okay.
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