“I wasn’t expecting the wind to be knocked out of me. I wasn’t expecting to be transported back to a time in my life when everything made sense on paper, yet nothing made sense in my head, or my heart. All I could think about was that on June 16, 2016, he was alive, and then 8 days later, he wasn’t.”
6 Years After My Husband’s Death, I Opened This Box Of Grief
Meet The Friends Creating ‘Comfort Boxes’ & Bracelets For Grieving Mothers
“You will never understand the pain a loss mom is going through, but you can be there to support them.”
How To Support Loss Moms On Their Grief Journey
“Grief does not fade into the sunset as time goes on.”
How To Support Grieving Mothers When You Don’t Know What To Say
Deep hurt in a mom’s heart will never go away, but there is plenty you can do to make it more bearable.Deep hurt in a mom’s heart will never go away, but there is plenty you can do to make it more bearable.
A Guide To Writing Sympathy Cards For Bereaved Parents
“When in doubt, send the card. Bereaved parents will always remember who acknowledged their child and their loss.”
‘I was so alone in my grief. No one understood me.’: Loss mom shares grief journey one year after son’s passing
“If you are the friend of someone who has lost a close loved one, I’m begging you to check in on them. Just because they’re able to ‘do life’ doesn’t mean they are magically healed.”
‘My patient said, ‘Can I ask you a random question?’ It was enough to make my heart stop.’: Therapist shares tips for supporting grieving loved ones
“They continued, ‘My friend just had a death in the family and I want to do something for him. Is it appropriate for me to bring him a donut from his favorite bakery?’ It’s a question that is probably on the minds of many people out there.”
‘Your child’s graduation or wedding day is a painful reminder our child’s day will never happen.’: Grieving mother pens letter to friends of bereaved parents
“We may take baby steps, but please wait for us to come back.”
Why You Should Stop Telling Your Loved Ones ‘Time Will Heal’ Their Grief
“We aren’t tending a wound that will go away over time. As we grow, our grief grows with us.”
To The Guilted Widow Falling In Love Again
“You are allowed to KEEP LIVING.”