Focus On The Family Hope & Healing Video Series
Losing a baby or a child is the hardest, most painful experience a parent can endure. It leaves a hole in the soul that seems impossible to fill. The greatest…
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Empty Arms and Goodbye to Grandbaby Baby Chloe
A month ago John and I ate char burgers loaded with all the extras on our daughter and son-in-law’s back patio. After a long grey winter, it was our first…
A Love Letter Written to Grieving Moms on Mother’s Day
Authenticity rings true. When Cameron Dunlap says ‘I feel your pain’ to fellow grieving Moms, I believe her. I think you will, too. Remembering you today with love. . .…
When You Don’t Want to Talk – Grief During the Holidays – Tip #5
What to Say When You Don't Want to Talk? When we are grieving, sometimes it's hard to know what to say to others. People ask, "How are you really doing?"…
Give Grief a Voice – Grief During the Holidays – Tip #4
Brain Science Says Give Grief a Voice to Promote Healing Brain science shows us that internalizing our grief leads to increased negative ruminations. Increased negative ruminations lead to increased depression…
Grief During the Holidays – Tip #3 of 7 – Give Yourself Grace
The story of Christmas reminds us of what was, what is, and what is still yet to come. On this Christmas Eve, we light a candle - the candle that…
Grief During the Holidays – Tip 2 of 7 – Change Up Your Routine
2 Minute Tip #2 – Give Yourself Permission to Change Up Your Routine Change can be difficult- letting go of something you are so attuned to. But it can also…
Grief During the Holidays – Tip 1 of 7 – Honor Your Loss
2 Minute Tip #1 – Find Comfort by Learning to Honor Your Loss After the loss of your baby, every moment can be a struggle. There are big moments, like…
Father’s Day – 3 Ways to Celebrate a New Dad
Know any moms who gave birth in the last year that may want to deliver something meaningful and super simple on Father’s Day? Here are three easy ways to share…
Through the Looking Glass of Loss and Miscarriage
Did you know that one million expectant moms suffer a miscarriage every year in America? And one of four pregnancies end in loss prematurely?Brain science research shows us that 59%…