Grieving Mothers

12/13/2024

"Grief is like living two lives. One is where you pretend that everything is alright, and the other is where your heart silently screams in pain."

12/06/2024

This holiday season, if someone you know is carrying the weight of grief, the best gift that you can give them is to see them and hear them... acknowledge their loss, remind them that they are loved and not alone in their hell... talk about their loved one and how that person touched your life, let them know that they are not the only one who misses and remembers their person ❤️😞

12/06/2024

Everything about the holidays feels harder when someone you LOVE is missing. But if they could see the effort you're making, they'd be really PROUD.

12/06/2024

Holiday Cheer Without You

The lights still twinkle, soft and bright,
A fleeting glow in the silent night.
The world seems wrapped in red and gold,
Yet in my heart, it feels so cold.

I hang the wreath, I trim the tree,
But each small task is missing we.
Your laughter once lit every room,
Now shadows linger, steeped in gloom.

Carols play, but the tune feels wrong,
A hollow echo of our song.
I try to smile, to join the cheer,
But every joy feels distant, mere.

Still, I place a star upon the pine,
A quiet tribute, yours and mine.
For though you're gone, your love shines through,
A guiding light in all I do.

So I’ll carry you through this season’s glow,
In every candle, in every snow.
For though I miss you, you’re ever near,
The heart of my fragile holiday cheer.

Ann Marie

12/05/2024

Look for me
in the moments …
I will be there

I’ll always be around …
waiting to be found

I’m in the small moments
that make up your day

The light breeze,
birds singing,
sunsets …

I’m also there for
the big moments
Cheering you on
from the sidelines
as you achieve your
dreams and conquer
your fears

Know that I am a part of
all the beauty that
surrounds you

I’ll always be here in
the moments that
make up your life

Until we meet again …
Hello to Heaven

12/05/2024

"Have you ever missed someone so much that even the thought of them made you cry."

12/04/2024

12/02/2024

12/01/2024

"Guilt is a natural reaction to a significant loss. As the years go on, you may find that guilt may still pay you a visit. Guilt feelings are our brain’s way of attempting to make sense of something that defies logic." Dr. Bob Baugher shares in his article, "Guilt: It's What Our Brain Does"

11/27/2024

I stumbled onto Poems By Ian Robertson and love his writings about grief.

11/25/2024

We would love for our TCF community to share their responses to our question, "How have your family traditions changed after the death of your child, grandchild, or sibling?"

11/24/2024

I’m not lost
I’m right here beside you

I hear your every whisper
I feel your every breath

My presence is your light
shining through the shadows

I hold your hand in
the darkness, guiding you
with a gentle touch

Though you may feel alone,
remember I am your
constant companion

In the quiet moments of the night,
I am your silent Angel

Although you may not see me,
I am always by your side

I am your Angel
walking alongside you,
every step of the way

In moments of doubt,
trust in the connection
we share …

I’m not lost
You will always find me -
right here beside you

Until we meet again …
Hello to Heaven