Tag: loss
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Navigating the Loss of an Estranged Parent: A Reflection on Healing Without Regret
self insemination kit The relationship I had with my mother was fraught with discord, and we had not been in contact for nearly five years. Our history was marked by turbulence, particularly as I progressed through significant milestones in my life—college graduation, engagement, marriage, and the birth of my child. Before our ultimate separation, there…
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The Distinct Challenges of Losing a Parent While Raising Young Children
self insemination kit When my mother passed away, I found myself conveying to well-meaning friends, “This is a journey we will all face; I’m just the first to embark on it.” In that moment, I became an unwilling member of an exclusive group: Parents of Young Children Who Have Experienced the Loss of a Parent.…