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 like they used to. To them the loss is not an ever-present part of their lives. Your loss is not theirs. They are able to move on with their lives while still caring about you. Your Friends and Family Are Able to Move On So while they are still … [Read More...]
Latest in Marriage
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 […]
Newest Posts
5 Ways to Help Your Marriage Survive Grief
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 … [Read More...]
All the Latest
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...]
The Hard Question – Do You Want More Children?
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...]
5 Ways to Help Your Marriage Survive Grief
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 … [Read More...]
A Year Ago Today… Bittersweet Memories
A year ago today... That phrase has run through my head at least a dozen times since December. I never realized how much holidays and milestones become a part of grief. In fact I avoid the … [Read More...]
How to Survive Mother’s Day After Child Loss
Mother's Day. I never knew those two words would become a trigger for anxiety and pain. Or that I would feel so ambivalent about my very first one. Losing my only child has cast a cloud over all … [Read More...]