“Not many people understand what it’s like to have your brother or sister leave with almost no warning. We hold that pain alone. It’s important to have a community.”
- Love What Matters
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“Not many people understand what it’s like to have your brother or sister leave with almost no warning. We hold that pain alone. It’s important to have a community.”
“When I saw what the computer, I was not only smiling but washed with peace. Andrew is the patron of women who wish to be mothers! My life clearly did not turn out as I planned – not even close. It turned out better.”
“I felt Rosie’s presence in the room so strongly. I couldn’t see her. But I could feel her. As if my midwife knew what was going through my head, she reassured me, ‘This birth is different. This is your son’s birth. It doesn’t have to be sad and awful, it can be beautiful.'”
“I wasn’t sure I’d ever find a person to accept me for who I am, but I knew one day I wanted to become a dad. I had no clue how it would ever happen.”
“The pediatrician said, ‘Has anyone talked to you about Finn’s eyes?’ They were dilated and pried open as I sat in the corner in tears.”
“Not long after I arrived home, I missed my period. ‘What do you want to do?’ How could I have a child? I was 30, living in a 1-bedroom apartment. Freddy couldn’t even visit, let alone live here.”
“They may not have gotten a single award or accolade. They may not have a letter in a sport or have taken charge of a club. They may be unsure about where they are going next. They may be crawling over the finish line with bloody knuckles while you raise a white flag. But it doesn’t matter, they did it.”
“I was in the process of grabbing a handful of pads to put in my bag when I felt my heart in my throat. My period was not just due—it was overdue. My sister came back in the room. ‘Start thinking about what your fun aunt name will be.’ Despite all odds, I was pregnant on my first try.”
“I remember being in the hot tub, taking another shot, and waking up to chaos. There was nothing but pain in my ears.”
“My boys are slipping through my fingers every single day. I’ll hold them a little tighter this summer.”