The Special People

It’s been a year and a half since my daughter, River, died. December 22nd, 2016, was the day the old me died too. I no longer see the world the same way. I am me and I’ve changed. I’ve learned that the world goes on while our world stops, completely. Continue Reading …

Reclaiming Me

Grief waves strike without warning. A beautiful day full of celebration can turn on a dime and the sadness and tears can overwhelm all other emotions. It is a reality one lives with as we walk through the loss of a baby and all of the accompanying hopes and dreams. Continue Reading …

The Depth of Grief After Infant Loss

By Alison Ferrera As I write this I am acutely aware, as I always am, of exactly how long I have lived without my daughter.  Six months and twenty days as of today.  It should be getting better, right?  No. As time goes on, I have found that people know Continue Reading …

Mama Orca And Reflections On Grief

I have been following the news, much like I’m sure many of you are, the Mama Orca is on her 16th day of carrying her deceased baby.  A world wide marine mourning; that every bereaved mother understands with a heavy heart.  I wish I could join her.  I wish I Continue Reading …

Does It Make Me A Bad Mom?

By Brooke Long Just last weekend, while driving home from seeing my two amazing godchildren, I heard the new song “Life Changes” by Thomas Rhett for the first time. A country girl at heart, I’ve always enjoyed his music… but something about this song struck a chord in me that Continue Reading …