18 Things I Wish Someone had Told me About Grief
The death of a child is the ultimate loss. Grieving parents have to learn how to handle the loss of their child and continue living somehow
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Grief & Child Loss Blog
Lisa K. Boehm
Jul 93 min read
7 Confessions of a Grieving Mother
There are very few people who understand the loss of a child. Sadly, anyone who has experienced the death of a child can relate to this blog
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Lisa K. Boehm
Mar 264 min read
Grief & Child Loss: The Myths and Misconceptions
The 'stages of grief' have mislead society and grieving mothers alike. After child loss, we are led to believe we eventually hit the fifth..
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Lisa K. Boehm
Feb 123 min read
6 Insights for Grieving Mothers Coping with Child Loss and Depression
Grief is rarely talked about, especially after the loss of a child. Grieving mothers have many mental health challenges to face after...
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Lisa K. Boehm
Dec 29, 20234 min read
5 New Year's Resolutions after Child Loss
For a grieving mother the New Year means another year without their child. Grief is sneaky. As if child loss and the holidays weren't enough
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Lisa K. Boehm
Dec 26, 20233 min read
Child Loss, Grief & Secondary Loss after a Child Dies
No one can prepare you for your life after child loss. Grieving mothers lose a child, but they also experience other losses as well...
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Lisa K. Boehm
Dec 10, 20233 min read
Child Loss & Grief at Christmas Time
Dealing with the loss of a child is hard every day of the year, but it always seems worse at Christmas time. Grief and loss can really pack
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Lisa K. Boehm
Nov 15, 20233 min read
How to be Thankful at Thanksgiving (after Child Loss)
How can a grieving mother be thankful at Thanksgiving after the loss of a child? This grief blog provides three ways to deal with loss..
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Lisa K. Boehm
Oct 5, 20234 min read
Feelings of Guilt after Child Loss
The guilt experienced after child loss by grieving mothers can be debilitating. Here are some words of advice from a mom who has also lost
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Lisa K. Boehm
Aug 20, 20233 min read
Please Stop Talking about the Five Stages of Grief
With all the backlash that this theory has received, I am confused why counsellors, therapists, or anyone refers to it at all.
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Lisa K. Boehm
Jun 18, 20235 min read
How to Support Grieving Dads on Father's Day
Dad's grieve too after the loss of a child.
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Lisa K. Boehm
Jun 10, 20233 min read
Child Loss, Grief & the Fears of a Grieving Mother
Healing after child loss can seem impossible to a grieving mother who often equates this idea as her leaving her child behind or forgetting
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Lisa K. Boehm
May 9, 20236 min read
5 Tips for Grieving Mothers on Mother's Day
Facing Mother's Day after losing a child can bring a grieving mom to her knees. Moms struggling with child loss need acknowledgement and...
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Lisa K. Boehm
Mar 21, 20232 min read
The Day I Became a Grieving Mother
As a mother who has walked this path, I want to offer my compassion and support to all those who are grieving the loss of a child.
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Lisa K. Boehm
Mar 5, 20233 min read
5 Ways for Grieving Mothers to Keep Going after Child Loss
A grieving mother will never 'move on' after the death of her child. She can, however, learn to live again by taking baby steps on her grief
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Lisa K. Boehm
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Grieving Moms: Child Loss & Grieving the Future
When you loss a child, you lose more than the person and grieve more than their physical absence. As a grieving mom, we miss our child's...
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Lisa K. Boehm
May 29, 20225 min read
How to Continue Parenting after Child Loss: 8 Tips from a Grieving Mom
After the loss of a child, it's normal to second guess all parenting decisions as a grieving mom. This grief blog outlines 8 tips to help...
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Lisa K. Boehm
Feb 13, 20223 min read
Child Loss & Medication: Things to Know
Please note: this blog is based on my opinion and experience as a grieving mother and is not meant to replace the recommendations of...
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Lisa K. Boehm
Oct 12, 20214 min read
Child Loss, Grief, and Marriage: A Grieving Mom's Experience
If you are a grieving mother and are wondering if your marriage can endure the burden of child loss, take a look at this grief blog...
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Lisa K. Boehm
Jan 4, 20214 min read
6 Ways to Connect to your Child's Spirit after Child Loss
Grief after child loss is not only about the immense 'missing', it's about finding a new way to feel connected to your child. It's about...
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