Laundry, Before and After by Jacqueline Dooley I used to resent the endless sorting, washing and folding. Then my daughter got sick — and everything changed.
‘Your Papa Is Right Here’ by Marc Sorensen Leandro After my husband died, an old friend asked me what he could offer me, beyond words. I thought of something that our young sons could treasure.
Purple Rain on Father’s Day by Janine Annett My dad and the rock star Prince had everything and nothing in common. This is the time of year I feel their absence most acutely.
Returning to School After My Stillbirth by Kelsey Francis My students were witness to my very public loss.
Mom’s Minivan: A Cartoon by Paige Smith-Hogan My childhood minivan was layers of disgusting. It was also a place where I spent a ton of time with my mom when she was alive. This is the story of both of those things.
I Met My Fiancé in a Modern Loss Support Group by Shelby Forsythia When I logged onto Zoom to lead a session on friendship, my true love was waiting in the grid.
I Lost My Racial Identity When My Mother Died by Anna Haines Grieving as a mixed race person made me confront my imposter syndrome.
