Rambling thoughts on a first Father's Day following the loss of a son. Trigger warning: infant loss, grief, sadness Today is a difficult day. It is Father's Day. Used to be pretty simple - I would honor my own father as well as the other fathers in my life: my brother, cousins, friends, co-workers. Now...all … Continue reading Father’s Day is Hard – But I’m a Father, too…
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Pets – A Light in the Darkness of Grief
Often, I think people probably assume those experiencing the depths of grief are sad all of the time. While this is true, there are certainly happy moments or times of positivity and even joy. Grief is complicated. After our son Luke was born still last November, we were plunged into a new cavern of grief. … Continue reading Pets – A Light in the Darkness of Grief
A Grief Observed – Lucas Henry, on his due date
A father’s raw, stream-of-consciousness thoughts on a son lost far too soon. Trigger warning: infant loss, grief The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words. For those lucky enough to be blessed with a child, born or unborn, a picture is really worth a thousand dreams. The picture above certainly is. Infinite dreams … Continue reading A Grief Observed – Lucas Henry, on his due date