Category Archives: Loss and Grief

Advice for moms who do not want to return to work right away?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Through my google alerts, I was directed to this letter published in the  Star on Sat Oct 29 2011. A first-time mom wants to stay home with her 2 month-old daughter, but had made a deal with her husband that … Continue reading →

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Seven mothers share painful journeys

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Reposting a series of personal essays written by mothers for REDBOOK The Shadow Side of Motherhood Becoming a mom is one of life’s greatest joys. But for some of us, the path to motherhood takes a gut-wrenching turn. Seven women … Continue reading →

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A mother’s grief

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

   Today I am sharing a very moving blogpost I came across while searching for images of mothers. This was written by a photographer, Kalamu ya Salaam,  who interviewed a mom whose son had come home from Iraq with severe PTSD.  Her photos are … Continue reading →

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