Tag Archives: Acceptance

Teaching Kids About Death

Posted on December 11, 2015 by A Life After Loss

In the early, most horrible days, a very trusted child psychologist gave me advice on how to reassure my daughter that she wouldn’t also lose me or her father. “Tell her that everything is going to be OK. Tell her … Continue reading →

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A Few Questions For The Pros

Posted on August 31, 2015 by A Life After Loss

That’s right, this is for the pros; the people who lost kids a few years ago, maybe even 30 years ago. You’ve gotten pretty good at the whole grief thing. You go on vacations. You go out to restaurants and … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on March 23, 2015 by A Life After Loss

Jay used to wake up at 6am on the dot every morning. I would bring him into bed with us to nurse and catch another 5-10 minutes of sleep. I always hoped he would nurse and then fall asleep for awhile … Continue reading →

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108 Saturdays

Posted on March 9, 2015 by A Life After Loss

107 Saturdays ago, I was at my mom’s house. I was tired. I was semi looking forward to going back home already. It was lunchtime. I listened to my daughter play in the living room with my husband while I … Continue reading →

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Better

Posted on July 8, 2014 by A Life After Loss

A few months after Jay died, people started asking me if things were better. If they were too nervous to ask me, they asked our friends. The answer I and everyone else gave was no. I hoped that after a … Continue reading →

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Happy

Posted on May 31, 2014 by A Life After Loss

A few weeks ago my daughter was in her first school play. It took place outside, every student sewed their own costumes and I nearly disintegrated with pride as my sweet little girl looked right at the audience and recited … Continue reading →

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Going Back Home

Posted on October 9, 2013 by A Life After Loss

My mother just turned 70 (apologies to my mother for putting that online). She had indicated she wanted to have a birthday party. She hasn’t had a real party in….I don’t even know how long. If you’ve made it to … Continue reading →

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Benefits

Posted on October 2, 2013 by A Life After Loss

The proper protocol at work after losing a child is to notify HR within 30 days and remove them from your health insurance policy. A few months after Jay died, I went on my company’s intranet and looked up how … Continue reading →

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Class Photo

Posted on August 13, 2013 by A Life After Loss

This is my daughter’s 3rd year at the preschool she attends. It’s a lovely school. One of the things they do each year is ask that everyone submit a family photo to be displayed prominently in the classroom. It’s one … Continue reading →

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