Category: Living with Grief
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Into the Darkness
The inky darkness spilled over her. Hope ticking away with each stilted beat of her heart. Despair had settled in with the early hours of the day. No one should be here in this place, breathing in the night air, filling their lungs with the cold desperation that comes alive…
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And the Stone Rolled Away
When she was a young girl, she had a dream. That dream was beautiful, and she shared it with Jesus. She’d wanted to be a mother. She talked to God about it all the time, shared her love of children with everyone she met. Everyone agreed that she’d be a…
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Don’t Forget: When Death Disrupts Your Rhythm
Dear Future Me, I know that it’s probably been awhile since you’ve thought about this but I wanted to share some thoughts in this moment, in hopes that you still remember them or that if you haven’t you’ve grown beyond them. Maybe this will just feel like rambling but I…
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About that: When death disrupts your rhythm
Dear Past Me, You might not believe this in this moment but death will always do what it does. I know that you think it’s easier to accept when the person who dies is older and has lived a good life or if they’ve been lingering with a terrible disease.…
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You Are Safe Now by Tricia Lott Williford
Let me preface all of this by letting you know that I adore Tricia Lott Williford. Is it okay for someone reviewing a book to be biased going in? Yes, and here’s why, my adoration for her began with a book and has grown with each one that I’ve read.…
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The Unwanted Friend
Have you ever known someone that wanted to be friends with you but you just weren’t sure. You know the one. They’re often by themselves in the break room or off in some corner emoting to themselves. No one wants to be friends with them. Word on the street is…
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Five Ways to Live with Grief During the Holiday Season
The author discusses dealing with grief during the festive season, born out of their own experiences with secondary infertility. They suggest five strategies – making accommodations for personal comfort, indulging in joyful activities, steering clear of triggers, finding companionship in those who share similar feelings, and embracing the cathartic release…
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