life
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Hope is the Thing with Feathers
The author reflects on the enduring nature of hope amidst grief, recalling their father’s death fourteen years ago. Hope facilitates coping but ultimately leads to pain when lost, influencing future experiences. Continue reading
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In Remembrance
This is an ongoing list of children who have died. There’s no age limit; we welcome submissions from pregnancies to adult children. If you’d like to add your child’s name, please send me a message. Continue reading
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Why that dumb kicker is wrong
By now you’ve probably seen or heard clips from Harrison Butker’s commencement speech for the graduating class at Benedictine College, but in case you haven’t here’s a quick recap: Harrison Butker is a professional football player. He’s a kicker for… Continue reading
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The Little Things That Mean Everything
When the little details symbolize the big losses, they become cemented in our memories- placeholders for our love and our anguish. Continue reading
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It’s Not Just You; I Hate Spring Too
It’s more than the unrelenting pollen: spring brings with it reminders of all we as grieving parents have lost. Continue reading
Missing Mina 