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”
Reflections of Resilience
Emily and Daniel somberly prepared for the journey to the annual Thanksgiving family reunion. The air was thick with anticipation and trepidation, for their hearts carried the weight of recentContinue reading “Reflections of Resilience”
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”
Embracing Self-Love Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss
The journey of pregnancy and parenthood is often depicted as a time of joy, anticipation, and love. However, for those who have experienced the heart-wrenching loss of a pregnancy orContinue reading “Embracing Self-Love Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss”
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”