It’s a normal sound I hear several times a day. My phone pinged with a text from a friend, but what came next took my breath away. “I know you miss Parker and will always wonder. Sometimes my son makes me think of Parker, too. I think our boys would be best of buds. Love to you friend.” My …
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How To Survive The Seasons Of Grief
Some days you can expect it, other days it hits you like a tons of bricks. That’s the reality of losing a child, or any loved one for that matter. Grief knows no limits, and just when you think life is smooth sailing, the heartache returns with a vengeance. I like to call it the seasons of grief. …
Why I Spent Years Feeling Guilty For Being Happy In Life
It started with the mixer. As the speed increased, the ingredients went flying. My daughter, who loves to help bake with me, started giggling. Our cookie batter exploded in the air and we both burst into a round of belly laughs, unable to contain our howling. It’s moments like this one that I’m …