I didn't set out to finish the race. I didn't train for it. My dad signed me up for the half marathon months earlier. With health issues plus fighting fatigue and weight gain, I have struggled with doing any running. So with the half marathon at Cocoa Beach looming, I said I would attempt a few miles and leave it at that. And I meant it. I also didn't set out to be a grieving mom. No one ever does. But I really thought that Christian would beat the odds. That I'd get to keep my little guy. … [Read More...]
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Grief wasn’t just present in our marriage after the loss of our son. It was also present throughout most of my pregnancy. While the Hubs and I had to tackle it individually, it also took a toll on our relationship. We’d been married for over three years and together for more than six when I […]
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When Friends Stop Calling But You’re Still Grieving
It's a normal part of the grief process. You are still grieving openly, and maybe always will. You still desire the care and compassion of your loved ones as you learn to live with the grief. But your friends aren't calling or texting all the time … [Read More...]
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I didn't set out to finish the race. I didn't train for it. My dad signed me up for the half marathon months earlier. With health issues plus fighting fatigue and weight gain, I have struggled with … [Read More...]
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When Friends Stop Calling But You’re Still Grieving
It's a normal part of the grief process. You are still grieving openly, and maybe always will. You still desire the care and compassion of your loved ones as you learn to live with the grief. But your … [Read More...]
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Do you want more children? Emphatically, that answer is yes. I want my Christian back more than anything, but that is not to be. The Hubs and I are in total agreement that ideally we'd be … [Read More...]
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