Category Archives: infant loss

Defying Death

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Heidi

You’re afraid of death. You’re afraid of death, so you listen to lies about it. Lies like: Death is just a natural part of the “circle” of life. Grieving parents need time to find a “new normal”. It’s best not … Continue reading →

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Infant Loss and Healthy Grief (or, why Rick Santorum isn’t crazy)

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Heidi

Last December, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar lost their baby daughter, Jubilee. They wrote a beautiful, touching letter to her, which you can find here. And then… They received public backlash, which I won’t reiterate here. This month, we found out … Continue reading →

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