Exactly 12 weeks after I delivered my triplets, I received a phone call from HR. They were wondering when I was coming back to work. I remember my heart racing, the anxiety building, as I burst into tears. Just 12 weeks earlier, I delivered three children more than 17 weeks premature. In that …
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The Holiday Season Is Bittersweet For Grieving Parents
It’s that time of year. As we sit down with our families enjoying a Thanksgiving feast, we’re reminded of all that we’re thankful for. The holiday season is officially here. But for parents who are grieving the loss of a child, the holidays can be an especially difficult time of year. I always …
I Don’t Know How You Do It
I don’t know how you do it. It’s a comment many grieving parents have heard. It’s hard to fathom losing a child and to live each day without them. It’s hard to imagine what could have been, knowing that there should be children running through your home. So when people say, “I don’t know how you …