Tag: holidays
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When Mother’s Day Hurts More Than It Celebrates
Last year was my first Mother’s Day after my first pregnancy loss. I received a beautiful card from Start Healing Together to mark the milestone (pictured). I had loved ones send me wishes, flowers, mementos. I felt seen. I felt held. I want that for you too, Dear Loss Mom. You deserve to be honoured,…
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Holidays Make the Missing Louder
Holidays are hard. In general. Families gathering can be intense and it’s especially difficult in the throes of grief. Assembling for an event makes those who are missing all the more evident. Sitting around a table feels haunted by the lack of a high chair. My first should be experiencing their first Easter. In addition,…
The F Word 