Category: Grief
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Poem: Just Around The Bend
Just Around The Bend / Heavens Not So Far Away My precious, little innocent one, sometimes Heaven feels so far away, One moment you’re happy within me, the next, you’ve somehow slipped away. I want you back in my arms so badly, I hate that we’ve been pulled apart. The pain it always lingers now,… Read more
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It’s Not Your Fault
Losing a child to stillbirth can profoundly impact a woman’s relationship with her body. The feelings of self-blame, shame, and guilt can be overwhelming, even though deep down, we know it’s not our fault. This journey of healing involves navigating through these complex emotions and finding a way to accept, love and trust our bodies… Read more
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Postpartum Visit
Last week, I had a checkup with my OBGYN, an event I anticipated to be emotional but didn’t expect to hit me as hard as it did. The waiting room adorned with pictures of newborns and a noticeable absence of stillbirth-related resources made the wait excruciatingly uncomfortable. It felt like a stark reminder of what… Read more
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Validating Your Grief Journey
This blog post is a reminder that it’s okay to feel a range of emotions. That’s grief, a complexity that often manifests as a whirlwind of emotions. From extreme sadness and anger to confusion and guilt, each feeling is a valid response to loss. There’s no need to sugarcoat or rationalize these emotions. In the… Read more