by Margaret H. Gerner, M.S.W.bereaved mother and grandmotherBP/USA, St. Louis, MOshared from bereavedparentsusa.org I sat with a young bereaved mother who was pouring out her pain and utter desolation toContinue reading “A Message to Bereaved Grandparents”
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The Aftermath of Loss
By McKensie Allen No one ever prepared me for having to make the decision about whether to bury my children or have them cremated. Deciding funeral arrangements for your child(ren)Continue reading “The Aftermath of Loss”
Jane Rollins’ Story
I laid on my back and stared at the tiled ceiling–the cheap kind they put in schools and apparently midwifery office buildings–but I didn’t register what I was seeing. MyContinue reading “Jane Rollins’ Story”
Christina Eldredge’s Story
Nolan was born on a Thursday morning. That morning forever changed my family’s lives in ways we could have never imagined. My name is Christina Eldredge, and I am TreasurerContinue reading “Christina Eldredge’s Story”
McKall Gibson’s Story
Hello! I’m McKall Gibson, the current Service Chair with Share Parents of Utah. I’m uncertain about the circumstances leading you to our page, but whatever they may be, please knowContinue reading “McKall Gibson’s Story”
Tiffany Lindstrom’s Story
I found out I was pregnant with my first child and my fiancé’s 3rd, early in 2013. We were looking forward to having an “our” baby and expanding our family.Continue reading “Tiffany Lindstrom’s Story”
Healing Your Relationship with Your Body After Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy loss can be a profoundly emotional and challenging experience, impacting not only your mental and emotional well-being but also your relationship with your body. The journey to healing thisContinue reading “Healing Your Relationship with Your Body After Pregnancy Loss”
Flowers
I came for flowers. That was the whole reason behind my trip to the grocery store. My son and daughter had a dance recital that night, and they anticipated beingContinue reading “Flowers”
How I Navigated Bitterness Toward Pregnant Friends After My Loss
Written By: Redlynn Kaufmann-Townsend When I had my first miscarriage, three of my friends were pregnant. We had been friends since high school, and while our lives had taken divergentContinue reading “How I Navigated Bitterness Toward Pregnant Friends After My Loss”
Naming and Honoring Our Miscarried Babies Years Later
After experiencing a miscarriage, it can be difficult to know how to grieve. Many parents, like my partner and I, may even push away the pain, feeling as if itContinue reading “Naming and Honoring Our Miscarried Babies Years Later”