Tag: grief
Reflections: Remembering My Dad
June 21, 2010 was the day my father left this world. Father's Day has come and gone, and of course the day is a...
Music as Catharsis
Music has always played an important role in my life, as I'm sure it does to many others. It becomes an escape and sometimes...
Leaning on Christmas Memories
Around two years ago, I had secretly sworn off Christmas. I did not announce my plans. I tried my best at family functions and...
I’ll Have a Blue Christmas
You’ll be doin all right, with your Christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas ~ Elvis Presley
I love Christmas, don’t get me...
Three Initials And A Pearl
I was very blessed to get pregnant with all four of my pregnancies very easily. In fact, one time I wasn’t even trying (and...
Bringing Home {Fur} Baby
The day after I graduated from college, my then-boyfriend (now husband) and I drove out to Colorado with big dreams. We had friends living...
Yes, My Story is Sad…
My son was born with a congenital heart defect. At age three, he passed away. It was recently brought to my attention that my story...
I Am Changed: Pregnancy After Miscarriage
It took some time after our miscarriage to conceive. Each month I saw that negative pregnancy test, my heart sank a little more. The...
A New Holiday Tradition – For Me
The holiday season is very joyous for many people and for many reasons. But, for anyone who has experienced a loss or is going...
The Other Months Matter, Too: A Reaction to Pregnancy and Infant...
I must admit that the entire month of October deemed as, "Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Awareness Month," is weighing on me. I keep...