Category Archives: Bereavement

Ten Perfect Little Toes

Posted on August 21, 2015 by DarlinTxn

I’m working from home today. I need to insulate myself a bit from the world.  I definitely do not want to see babies today.  Six years ago today, I gave birth to our precious baby at 18 weeks. It was … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Mother

Posted on May 8, 2015 by DarlinTxn

Yesterday, I had a meltdown. That hasn’t happened to me in a while.  It was like an anxiety attack coupled with copious amounts of tears and uncontrollable sobbing. It’s been a while since I’ve cried like that.  The timing was … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Them Win

Posted on December 18, 2012 by DarlinTxn

When a parent loses a child, an awful hole is left. It doesn’t matter how the death occurs, it’s still a loss that cuts to the very core. It is a wound that does not heal. I spent a lot … Continue reading →

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