Some of us need a different kind of baby book. When my twins were born, they were very sick. Kathryn only lived two days. I have a lock of her hair, her footprints, her bands and other items from the NICU… all the normal mementos we would keep in a baby book. She still deserves … [Read more…]
Often times when someone we know is grieving, we are at a loss. We struggle to find the words to say and the comfort to give. Even those of us who have suffered through the death of a loved one ourselves are often perplexed, floundering to find a way to help our friends find solace; … [Read more…]
Mother’s Day is a mere month away, and with that comes a time of sadness for many grieving Mothers. There is a special Holiday for Moms who have lost children, known as International Bereaved Mother’s Day. In the following post one of our contributing authors for Sunshine After the Storm shares her feelings from last … [Read more…]
Today we feature a story by Sunshine After the Storm contributor Katia Bishofs of I Am the Milk. With her usual flair, Katia writes powerful words backed by raw emotion. In this story Katia shares with us how being pretty on the outside can sometimes affect how we feel on the inside. Thank you, Katia, … [Read more…]
On Grief and the Holidays The holidays can be so absolutely cruel, can’t they? Especially for those of us missing a loved one. While we see other children perform in Christmas plays and sing carols and rush to sit on Santa’s lap, we are haunted by our child who should be there with us as … [Read more…]