Tag Archives: Bereavement

I Wish You Enough

I wrote this a year ago as Tank, our first bulldog, was nearing the end of his life. We lost him two days later when he laid down, lifted his head, took his last breath and peacefully crossed over the … Continue reading

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The Invisible Mother

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

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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