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I am a mother

By Dr. Joanna Cacciatore I am a mother. I am a bereaved mother. My child died, and this is my reluctant path. It is not a path of my choice, but it is a path I must walk mindfully and with intention. It is a journey through the darkest night of my soul and it will take time to wind through the places that scare me. Every cell in my […]

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Eternal Sisters: Love Beyond Life

For Esther and Alice When the delicate fabric of life gets woven with threads of love, loss, and longing, it creates a tapestry that is as heart-rending as it is beautiful. Such is the story of two sisters – one in heaven, the other on earth – connected by an indelible bond that transcends life and death. The eldest, a bright spirit, brought a world of joy to her family. […]

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Mother’s Day, A Return to Love

by Elizabeth Robinson The role of mother is a deeply sacred one. The journey of mothering however, is often fraught with challenge and yet dappled with fragrant moments of indescribable joy. To experience the joy of love and belonging is one we mother’s treasure. Yet when the child / teenager we love departs our lives, whatever the circumstances, the suffering is immense and immeasurable and the onslaught of that suffering […]